- gastric acid pump inhibitor
- proton pump i.
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gastric acid pump inhibitor
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proton pump inhibitor — n any of a group of drugs (as omeprazole) that inhibit the activity of proton pumps and are used to inhibit gastric acid secretion in the treatment of ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease abbr. PPI * * * (PPI) an agent that inhibits the… … Medical dictionary
Proton pump inhibitor — Proton pump inhibitors (or PPI s) are a group of drugs whose main action is pronounced and long lasting reduction of gastric acid production. They are the most potent inhibitors of acid secretion available today. The group followed and has… … Wikipedia
proton-pump inhibitor — a drug that reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking the proton pump within the oxyntic cells. Proton pump inhibitors include lansoprazole, omeprazole, and pantoprazole; they are used for treating gastric and duodenal ulcers, reflux… … Medical dictionary
proton-pump inhibitor — a drug that reduces gastric acid secretion by blocking the proton pump within the oxyntic (parietal) cells. Proton pump inhibitors include esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole; they are used for treating gastric… … The new mediacal dictionary
proton pump inhibitor — noun Date: 1983 any of a group of drugs that inhibit the activity of pumps transporting hydrogen ions across cell membranes and are used to inhibit gastric acid secretion … New Collegiate Dictionary
inhibitor — 1. An agent that restrains or retards physiologic, chemical, or enzymatic action. 2. A nerve, stimulation of which represses activity. SEE ALSO: inhibition. α glucosidase i. an oral agent that aids in th … Medical dictionary
Discovery and development of proton pump inhibitors — Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) block the gastric Hydrogen potassium ATPase (H+,K+ ATPase) and inhibit gastric acid secretion. These drugs have emerged as the treatment of choice for acid related diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease… … Wikipedia
COX-2 inhibitor — COX 2 selective inhibitor is a form of non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX 2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Targeting selectivity for COX 2 reduces the risk of peptic ulceration, and is the… … Wikipedia
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Tenatoprazole — drugbox IUPAC name = 3 Methoxy 8 [(4 methoxy 3,5 dimethyl pyridin 2 yl)methylsulfinyl] 2,7,9 triazabicyclo [4.3.0] nona 2,4,8,10 tetraene width=254 CAS number = 113712 98 4 ATC prefix = ATC suffix = PubChem = 636411 DrugBank = C = 16 | H = 18 | N … Wikipedia
