| abstract |
The invention provides safe and effective methods for treating and preventing dysphagia, lower esophageal mucosal rings, esophageal strictures, achalasia, gastric mucosal injuries, and bacterial infections. The methods comprise administering at least one proton pump inhibitor, optionally in combination with antibacterial compounds. In one embodiment, the proton pump inhibitor is rabeprazole, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or a stereoisomer thereof. |