Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort. Long-term untreated GERD can lead to esophageal damage.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid production and is used to treat acid reflux, GERD, and peptic ulcers.
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid production and is used to treat acid reflux, GERD, and peptic ulcers.
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid production and is used to treat acid reflux, GERD, and peptic ulcers.
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid production and is used to treat acid reflux, GERD, and peptic ulcers.
Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces gastric acid production and is used to treat acid reflux, GERD, and peptic ulcers.
Famotidine is an H2 receptor antagonist that reduces stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors on parietal cells.
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