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.
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