What is a PPI and how does it WORK? - Omeprazole, Prilosec, Losec, Antacids for GERD

Ever wondered how a PPI proton pump inhibitor works? Well, wonder no more. Here's the explainer with the what, how, why, side effects and history and pharmacology to boot (two advanced sections in the 2nd half). For reflux, dyspepsia, heartburn, GERD, GORD, curries and everything in between.

You might also know this drug by it's trade names: Prilosec, Losec, Prevacid, Protonix.

As always we go through things in simple terms and then for the hardcore enthusiasts we're into the complex stuff. Why? Because you should probably know how your drugs work!

You'll discover how a PPI stops your stomach producing acid, which in turn stops your heart burn!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - What is a PPI?
00:38 - Why take it?
02:05 - How does it work?
03:06 - Side effects
03:27 - How was it invented?
05:29 - Pharmacology

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Information on this video is up to date as of June 2023.
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