A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and duodenal ulcer. It is available in strengths of 5, 10, and 20 mg.
2. The stomach functions to store, dissolve, and partial breakdown macromolecules. The
glands of the stomach secrete a strong acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and protein-
digesting enzymes. The stomach acid also serves to kill bacteria entering the organ.
3. GASTRIC PARIETAL CELL
The majority of stomach
parietal cells reside in the
corpus. Parietal cells secrete
HCl in response to gastrin from
G cells, histamine from ECL
cells, or acetylcholine (ACh)
from the vagus nerve. It can
also be stimulated by protein
ingestion, distension of the
stomach, or even the thought of
food.