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proton pump inhibitor [1 record]

Record 1 2001-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
DEF

Any drug that inhibits the enzyme H+, K+ ATPase -the proton pump.

CONT

Rabeprazole is indicated for treatment and maintenance therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease, healing of duodenal ulcers, and treatment of hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is the third PPI to reach the U.S. market, joining lansoprazole and omeprazole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
DEF

Antisécrétoire qui agit en inhibant l'activité enzymatique de l'ATPase H+ K+ au niveau de la cellule pariétale gastrique.

Spanish

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