1. What are proton pump inhibitors? PPIs are drugs that inhibit the H⁺/K⁺ ATPase (proton pump) present in the parietal cells of the stomach, thereby strongly suppressing gastric acid secretion. They act more sustainably and potently than histamine H₂ receptor antagonists (H₂ blockers). The main drugs used include omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, rabeprazole, and vonoprazan. 2. What illnesses is it used for? It is used to treat gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis,...

What is Sasa Health? Sasa Health is a pharmaceutical product that was first released in 1969 (Showa 44) and uses active ingredients extracted from Kumazasa (a type of bamboo known as Kumazasa, or "Sasa" in scientific terms).What makes it unique is that it is "the first bear bamboo extract in Japan to be approved as a medicine using technology. The history of this long-selling product is a complex intertwining of the founder's ideas, the historical background, the difficulties of research and...

*The content is based on hay fever in Japan. Introduction When it comes to hay fever, many people probably imagine a runny nose caused by...