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Protonix - Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole - chemical name - Pronunciation - pan-toe-pra-zole
Protonix - brand name
Protonix is available with a doctor's prescription and is commonly called by it's brand name, Protonix. Protonix belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, called PPI's. They are:
- Protonix - Pantoprazole
- Nexium - Esomeprazole
- Prilosec - Omeprazole
- Prevacid - Lansoprazole
- Aciphex - Rabeprazole
Protonix works by blocking acid production in the stomach. Protonix is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in the treatment of * duodenal ulcers, * gastric ulcers, and long term treatment of situations where the stomach is producing large amounts of acid, including * Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Protonix is also used for the short term treatment of * esophagitis, a severe form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn. Protonix may be used in combination with antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and clarithromycin, to treat certain types of ulcers. Protonix may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Definitions For This Page - In Alphabetical Order
* Duodenal Ulcer
Pronounced - doo-AW-duh-nul UL-sur
Duodenal ulcer is an ulcer in the lining of the first part of the * small intestine (duodenum). The duodenum is right after your stomach.
* Esophagitis
Pronounced - eh-saw-fuh-JY-tis
Esophagitis is an irritation of the esophagus (eh-SAW-fuh-gus), which is usually caused by acid that flows up from the stomach. The esophagus, also spelled oesophagus and also called gullet, is the organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. More about Esophagitis
* Gastric Ulcer
Pronounced - GAH-strik UL-sur
Gastric ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach. Also called Stomach Ulcer.
* Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pronounced - GAH-stroh-eh-SAW-fuh-JEE-ul REE-fluks duh-zeez
GERD is the flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus. Happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. May cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis. More about GERD
* Small Intestine
The small intestine is the organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 22 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. More about Small Intestine.
* Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Pronounced - ZAH-lun-jur EL-uh-sun sin-drohm
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur when a tumor called a gastrinoma forms in the pancreas. The tumor, which may cause cancer, releases large amounts of the hormone gastrin. The gastrin causes too much acid in the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), resulting in ulcers, bleeding, and perforation.
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