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Is Protera Recommended For Diabetes Type 2?

Hi, I have diabetes type 2 for several years and after ny latest Check-in I have been prescribed 3 medicines, one if them Protera tablets. I am interested to know why I was given this one? I am in India and doctors don t explain much to patients. Please let ne know.
Sat, 10 May 2014
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Dear sir I understand your concern.i am very sorry for such a bad experience with doctor.
its the basic responsibility of doctor to explain about the medication and how to use it.
Regarding this medication PROTERA its called proton pump inhibitor.
this medication reduces acid secretion in your stomach,hence its used in acidity problem.
I suppose I have given the desired response if you have any other query please write back.
Otherwise please accept & rate my answer. I will appreciate your review about my answer.
Best Regards.
Dr Vamsi Krishna
Consultant Diabetologist
Apollo
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Is Protera Recommended For Diabetes Type 2?

Dear sir I understand your concern.i am very sorry for such a bad experience with doctor. its the basic responsibility of doctor to explain about the medication and how to use it. Regarding this medication PROTERA its called proton pump inhibitor. this medication reduces acid secretion in your stomach,hence its used in acidity problem. I suppose I have given the desired response if you have any other query please write back. Otherwise please accept & rate my answer. I will appreciate your review about my answer. Best Regards. Dr Vamsi Krishna Consultant Diabetologist Apollo