Before revision: Medical uses These medications are used in the treatment of many conditions, such as: Dyspepsia Peptic ulcer disease including after endoscopic treatment for bleeding As part of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD) including symptomatic endoscopy-negative reflux disease and associated laryngopharyngeal reflux causing laryngitis and chronic cough Barrett's esophagus Eosinophilic esophagitis Stress gastritis and ulcer prevention in critical care Gastrinomas and other conditions that cause hypersecretion of acid including Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (often 2–3x the regular dose is required) Specialty professional organizations recommend that people take the lowest effective PPI dose to achieve the desired therapeutic result when used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease long-term.
After revision: Medical uses These medications are used in the treatment of many conditions, such as: Dyspepsia Peptic ulcer disease including after endoscopic treatment for bleeding As part of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD) including symptomatic endoscopy-negative reflux disease and associated laryngopharyngeal reflux causing laryngitis and chronic cough Barrett's esophagus Eosinophilic esophagitis Stress gastritis and ulcer prevention in critical care Gastrinomas Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (often 2–3x the regular dose is required) Specialty professional organizations recommend that people take the lowest effective PPI dose to achieve the desired therapeutic result when used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease long-term.