What is Aciphex and why is it prescribed?
Aciphex is prescribed for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment of sores and inflammation in the esophagus (upper digestive canal). This condition is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus over a prolonged period of time. Because GERD can be chronic, your doctor may continue to prescribe Aciphex to prevent a relapse after your initial course of treatment and to relieve symptoms of GERD such as heartburn.
Aciphex can also be prescribed for the short-term (up to 4 weeks) treatment of duodenal ulcers (ulcers that form just outside the stomach at the top of the small intestine), and for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a disease that causes the stomach to produce too much acid.
Aciphex is classified as a "proton pump inhibitor". It works by blocking a specific enzyme essential to the production of stomach acid. It begins reducing acid within an hour of administration, Read More
How does Aciphex work?
Aciphex (Rabeprazole) blocks the enzyme produced in the wall of the stomach that makes acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal,
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