Proton Pump Inhibitors Drugs Uses and Side Effects
PPIs or proton pump inhibitors are the drugs that inhibits the proton pump channels which helps in decrease acid production. Proton pump inhibitors blocks the enzymes present on the wall of stomach, which is responsible for acid generation which forms ulcers. Why we use proton pump inhibitors? We need to use proton pump inhibitors when we face any of the problem mentioned below: Ulcer associated by Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Esophageal ulcer Stomach ulcer Duodenal ulcer Zollinger Ellison syndrome disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease Common side effects of proton pump inhibitors Headache, constipation, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, fever, lower abdominal pain, rashes. Uncommon side effects of proton pump inhibitors Reduction in kidney function, Reduction in liver function, Inflammation in pancreas, Serious allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis etc. Examples of Proton pump inhibitors Dexlansoprazole Esomeprazole Pantoprazol