Exploring New Options for Acid Reflux Medications: Esoxx and Voquezna
Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are common issues that many people face. While making smart choices about your diet and lifestyle is key to managing these conditions, medications like Esoxx, Voquezna, and traditional PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) can also play a significant role, especially when symptoms are more severe. This post explores what makes Esoxx and Voquezna unique, their benefits, potential side effects, and how they can fit into your GERD management plan.
Esoxx: A New Approach to Acid Reflux
Esoxx is a novel medication designed to treat GERD differently. Unlike traditional treatments, It targets an enzyme called carbonic anhydrase, which plays a role in stomach acid production.
How Esoxx Works
Unlike PPIs, which act on a wide range of acid-production pathways, Esoxx blocks carbonic anhydrase for a more targeted reduction in stomach acid. This precise approach might offer quicker relief for some patients.
Esoxx - Benefits
Esoxx provides fast relief, often starting to work within hours, and offers flexible dosing with fewer long-term side effects than traditional meds. Unlike PPIs, it’s especially effective in controlling regurgitation. It is possible that combining Esoxx with PPIs can give quicker and better symptom relief for those with non-erosive reflux disease (NERD).
Esoxx - Potential Side Effects
Esoxx might cause stomach upset, headaches, or dizziness. Rarely, concerns with kidney function or allergic reactions could occur. Consulting with your healthcare provider can help determine if Esoxx is right for you.
Voquezna: Dual-Action Medication for Comprehensive Relief
Voquezna offers an innovative treatment for GERD. It combines two actions: reducing stomach acid and strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle that prevents acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
How Voquezna works
Voquezna is a Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker (P-CAB). This new class of medications works differently from older types like PPIs. It blocks acid production in a more targeted manner, which may benefit patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (NERD), a kind of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where patients experience typical GERD symptoms, like heartburn and acid regurgitation, but without visible damage to the esophagus lining.
Voquezna - Benefits
Voquezna offers several key benefits for managing GERD and related conditions. It may help heal erosive esophagitis, a condition where acid reflux damages the esophageal lining, and maintain this healing for up to six months. Voquezna might also help heartburn associated with erosive esophagitis and GERD. Its dual-action mechanism reduces stomach acid and strengthens the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), improving overall symptom management and reducing the risk of acid reflux.
Voquezna - Potential Side Effects
The most common side effects may include stomach inflammation, diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, nausea, indigestion, constipation, high blood pressure, and urinary tract infection. Regular check-ups with your doctor can help monitor potential issues.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the proper medication for acid reflux or GERD can be overwhelming. Esoxx and Voquezna offer innovative approaches with promising results for those who haven’t found relief with traditional treatments. It’s important to work closely with your healthcare provider to find the best treatment for your needs.
While medications are important, addressing the root causes of acid reflux through dietary changes, stress management, and other lifestyle adjustments remains essential for long-term relief. Staying informed about new treatments and ongoing research can help you make the best choices for your health.
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Written by Molly Pelletier, MS, RD, LDN | Molly Pelletier is a Registered Dietitian specializing in acid reflux/GERD/LPR/IBS and a leading voice in nutrition for acid reflux. Molly's background in nutrition science and her personal health journey with GERD culminated in the curation of FLORA Nutrition, where she shares evidence-based tools and strategies to help others recover from reflux and optimize their overall well-being. Follow Molly on Social Media @mollypelletier.rd on all platforms
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Blog co-created with FLORA Team Member & BS Nutrition, Marián Carzó
