Although not specifically approved for the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Losec AstraZeneca, Luton, UK) are widely used for this indication.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medications used to treat conditions involving excess stomach acid, such as gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and stomach ulcers. They work by ...

Pantoprazole can interact with many medications, including drugs that treat cancer, iron supplements, and HIV medicines, ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of very effective and generally safe medicines used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastric ulcers.But not everyone who ...

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective medical therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe GERD and are widely prescribed to pregnant women. However, safety data about the use of ...

Both pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences can be observed among the different proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which might influence their clinical application. Pharmacokinetic Properties ...

The energy released by the oxidation of food (via a series of steps) is used to pump protons across a membrane — the dam — creating, in effect, a proton reservoir on one side of the membrane.

Hyderabad: Doctors in Hyderabad are seeing a surge in patients aged 30 to 45 reporting severe muscle cramps and spasms, with ...

More information: Daniel Langford et al, High-pressure pump–probe experiments reveal the mechanism of excited-state proton-coupled electron transfer and a shift from stepwise to concerted ...