PPIs are a class of medications that work by stopping your stomach from producing ulcer-causing acid. When taken with an NSAID, PPIs reduce the risk of developing ulcers and promote ulcer healing. For the best effects, it should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast.
PPIs are a class of medications that work by stopping your stomach from producing ulcer-causing acid. Some examples of PPIs are dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole. When taken with an NSAID, PPIs reduce the risk of developing ulcers and promote ulcer healing.
They also can reduce symptoms of stomach upset, such as nausea, heartburn and indigestion.
To reduce your risk of pneumonia and infectious diarrhea, make sure to maintain good hand hygiene and limit contact with sick individuals.
To reduce your risk of osteoporosis, you can supplement with calcium and vitamin D. Calcium citrate is preferred in PPI-related calcium deficiencies since other calcium require stomach acid for absorption. Talk with your pharmacist with respect to selecting the type of calcium and vitamin D supplement and the dose you need.
Contributors
This information was last updated in June 2024 with expert review and advice by:
Alan Low, BSc(Pharm), PharmD, ACPR, FCSHP, CCD, RPh
Clinical Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia
Pharmacy Lead and Primary Care Pharmacist, BioPro Biologics Pharmacy
Care Director, MedInfuse Health
Garrett Tang, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacist Services Coordinator, MedInfuse Health
We also thank previous expert contributor:
Jason Kielly, BSc(Pharm), PharmD
Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Clinical Pharmacist, Rheumatic Health Program, Eastern Health
