Aciphex works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor. It is used to treat acid-related stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer of the esophagus).
This medication may also be used in combination with antibiotics to treat certain types of ulcers caused by bacterial infection.
Aciphex Oral is used to treat the following:
Condition of Increased Mast Cells, Benign Tumors of the Hormone Producing Glands, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus, Medication Treatment for Healing Gastro esophageal Reflux, Symptoms Accompanying Esophageal Reflux of Stomach Acid, Ulcer of the Duodenum, Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori, Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion, Excessive Production of Stomach Acid.
Aciphex Oral may also be used to treat:
Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum, Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin/Ibuprofen-Like Drugs Prevention.
Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
ACIPHEX is indicated for short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For those patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of ACIPHEX may be considered.
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):
ACIPHEX is indicated for maintaining healing and reduction in relapse rates of heartburn symptoms in patients with erosive or ulcerative gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD Maintenance). Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months
Treatment of Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
ACIPHEX is indicated for the treatment of daytime and nighttime heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and above.
Healing of Duodenal Ulcers:
ACIPHEX is indicated for short-term (up to four weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of duodenal ulcers. Most patients heal within four weeks.
Helicobacter pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence:
ACIPHEX in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin as a three drug regimen is indicated for the treatment of patients with H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history within the past 5 years) to eradicate H. pylori. Eradication of H. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.
ACIPHEX is indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
