Gastric Acid Suppression: Ilaprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by irreversibly inhibiting the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system located in the gastric parietal cells, significantly reducing gastric acid secretion.
Ulcer Treatment: Due to its ability to suppress gastric acid production, Ilaprazole is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and erosive esophagitis.
Symptom Relief: By decreasing stomach acid, it helps in alleviating symptoms like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. It also promotes healing of acid damage to the stomach and esophagus and helps prevent ulcers.
H. Pylori Eradication: Ilaprazole, in combination with antibiotics, is used in the eradication therapy of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, which contribute to the formation of peptic ulcers.
