Gastric Acid Inhibitors
Definition
Gastric acid inhibitors are medications that reduce the production of stomach acid. They are different from antacids, which act on stomach acid after it has been produced and released into the stomach.
Purpose
Gastric acid inhibitors are used to treat conditions that are either caused or made worse by the presence of acid in the stomach. These conditions include gastric ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which is marked by atypical gastric ulcers and excessive amounts of stomach acid. Gastric acid inhibitors are also widely used to protect the stomach from drugs or conditions that may cause stomach ulcers. Medications that may cause ulcers include steroid compounds and
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