Vonoprazan
Vonoprazan
Vonoprazan (pronounced: voh-noh-pra-zan) is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) that is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Etymology
The term "Vonoprazan" is derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is "1-[5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]-N-methylmethanamine". The name "Vonoprazan" is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with "Vono" coming from "1-[5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl]" and "prazan" from "N-methylmethanamine".
Usage
Vonoprazan is used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and Helicobacter pylori infection. It works by blocking the action of gastric acid in the stomach, which helps to reduce symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain.
Related Terms
- Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB): A type of medication that blocks the action of gastric acid in the stomach.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A condition in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus).
- Peptic ulcer disease (PUD): A condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum).
- Helicobacter pylori: A type of bacteria that can cause infections in the stomach and is a common cause of peptic ulcers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vonoprazan
- Wikipedia's article - Vonoprazan
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