-prazole: PPIs (Drug Ending Cheat Sheet)
If the drug ends in -prazole, it's a proton pump inhibitor.
PPIs end in -prazole. Block H+/K+ ATPase → reduce acid secretion.
Common examples
Omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole.
Take
30-60 min before first meal.
Long-term concerns
B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia, increased fracture, C. diff risk.
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