Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s) – what you should know

Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) are a class of drugs that reduce how much acid the stomach makes. These drugs are prescribed to assist with gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD/Gerd), gastric and duodenal ulcers – which are often caused by Helicobacter Pylori infection. The common PPI brand names sold in Australia are Esomeprazole (Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Omeprazole (Losec), […]

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