omeprazole
noun
omep·ra·zole
ō-ˈme-prə-ˌzōl 
-ˈmē-,
-ˌzȯl
: a benzimidazole derivative C17H19N3O3S that inhibits gastric acid secretion
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One study compared the effectiveness of Prilosec (omeprazole) and psyllium fiber supplements on symptoms of functional constipation (constipation without a specific cause) in people with GERD.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
After laboratory analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration () confirmed that the tablets contained diclofenac and omeprazole, MXBBB announced the recall on Tuesday and the FDA followed suit on Wednesday.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Turmeric was found to offer comparable relief to omeprazole at both 28 and 56 days of treatment.15
The ginger in golden milk can aid in digestion and reduce heartburn and nausea.16
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—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Examples of PPIs include Nexium 24H (esomeprazole), Prevacid 24H (lansoprazole), Prilosec OTC (omeprazole), and Zegerid OTC (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate).
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
After laboratory analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration () confirmed that the tablets contained diclofenac and omeprazole, MXBBB announced the recall on Tuesday and the FDA followed suit on Wednesday.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Turmeric was found to offer comparable relief to omeprazole at both 28 and 56 days of treatment.15
The ginger in golden milk can aid in digestion and reduce heartburn and nausea.16
8.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Examples of PPIs include Nexium 24H (esomeprazole), Prevacid 24H (lansoprazole), Prilosec OTC (omeprazole), and Zegerid OTC (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate).
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Omeprazole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omeprazole. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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omeprazole
noun
omep·ra·zole
ō-ˈmep-rə-ˌzōl
-ˈmē-prə-
-ˈmē-prə-
-ˌzȯl
: a drug C17H19N3O3S that inhibits gastric acid secretion and is taken orally in the short-term treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, and disorders (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) involving gastric acid hypersecretion
Note: Omeprazole is a benzimidazole derivative that acts by inhibiting the activity of proton pumps in the stomach. It is marketed under the trademark Prilosec.
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