When facing gastrointestinal upset during the Spring Festival, how to choose the right prazole drug?

During the Spring Festival holiday, people may suffer from gastrointestinal discomfort due to gatherings, delicious food, and irregular work and rest. Uncle Li is one of them. He felt stomach discomfort in the past two days, often had heartburn and acid reflux, so he went to the hospital for treatment. The doctor prescribed him esomeprazole, but Uncle Li was puzzled when he saw this medicine: he had used rabeprazole when he had stomach discomfort before, and he didn't know what the difference between the two drugs was...

Today, let Yaowa take you to understand the differences and characteristics of these "gastrointestinal defenders".
The scientific name of prazole drugs is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They inhibit gastric acid secretion and relieve various symptoms and diseases caused by excessive gastric acid. Although they can all protect the gastrointestinal tract, different drugs have different "personalities" and slightly differ in their intensity of action, indications and safety.

After the pharmacist's careful explanation, Uncle Li finally chose the right drug for him - esomeprazole, which can quickly relieve acid reflux and heartburn. He also remembered the pharmacist's reminder:

(1) Although prazole drugs are safe, long-term self-use should be avoided. If the drug is used for more than 6 months, it must be used under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist.

(2) If you have underlying diseases or need to take long-term medication, you need to pay special attention to drug interactions to avoid adverse reactions.

After the Spring Festival, facing "stomach upset", prazole drugs are a good helper to protect health. Only by understanding the characteristics of each drug and choosing the right one can your "gastrointestinal defender" play its maximum effect.