👉 Epicarcides are a class of medications used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and other conditions that cause chest pain or discomfort. These medications work by reducing the production of stomach acids, which can help alleviate these symptoms. The most commonly prescribed epicarides include omeprazole (Prilosec) and pantoprazole (Bactrim). Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and has been shown to reduce the amount of acid that enters the esophagus
