A proton-pump inhibitor^(*) marketed by Eisai. Effective in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Generic name: rabeprazole sodium. It is marketed under the name of AcipHex® in the U.S., and is known as Pariet® in Japan and Europe. It is one of Eisai's leading global products.
(*)Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)