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Omeprazole

Brand names: PRILOSEC TALICIA (in combination) YOSPRALA (in combination) ZEGERID (in combination)

Description

Omeprazole, a racemic mixture of two enantiomers reduces gastric acid secretion through a highly targeted mechanism of action. It is a specific inhibitor of the acid pump in the parietal cell. It is rapidly acting and provides control through reversible inhibition of gastric acid secretion with once daily dosing.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
A02BC01
Omeprazole
A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A02 Drugs for acid related disorders → A02B DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GORD) → A02BC Proton pump inhibitors

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2D Molecule Structure

3D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

KG60484QX9 - OMEPRAZOLE

CAS Registry Number

73590-58-6 - omeprazole

95510-70-6 - Omeprazole sodium

SNOMED-CT

387137007 - Omeprazole (substance)

 
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