Proton pump inhibitor
The Proton pump inhibitor class covers 3 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Esomeprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.
Active ingredients
- A02BC05EsomeprazoleProton pump inhibitor
Esomeprazole is the S-enantiomer of omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor used in adults and children for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, NSAID-induced ulcer prophylaxis and Helicobacter pylori eradication.
- A02BC01OmeprazoleProton pump inhibitor
Omeprazole is the prototypical proton pump inhibitor, used in adults and children for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, NSAID-induced ulcer prophylaxis and Helicobacter pylori eradication regimens.
- A02BC02PantoprazoleProton pump inhibitor
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in adults and children for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, NSAID-induced ulcer prophylaxis and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is often preferred when CYP2C19 drug interactions are a concern.
Medications
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NexiumEsomeprazole20mg · 40mg -
PrilosecOmeprazole10mg · 20mg · 40mg -
ProtonixPantoprazole20mg · 40mg
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