PPI medications block acid production through inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme "pump". An important clinical fact regarding PPI medications is that they only inhibit actively secreting pumps. In other words, the acid pumps must be stimulated (e.g. from food) in order to be blocked. Below are some specifics regarding antacid medications: More @Wikipedia
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