Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. H. pylori infection and long-term NSAID use are the most common causes. They cause burning stomach pain, especially when the stomach is empty.
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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