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Omeprazole (Esomeprazole) Summary

Description: A highly effective inhibitor of gastric acid secretion used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits the H(+)-K(+)-ATPase (H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE) in the proton pump of GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Also Known As: Esomeprazole; Nexium; Prilosec; H 168-68; H 168 68 Show All >>

Networked: 3133 relevant articles (563 outcomes, 703 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Omeprazole is Relevant

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) : 105 outcomes 162 studies in 526 results
  2. Ulcer : 82 outcomes 81 studies in 529 results
  3. Duodenal Ulcer (Curling's Ulcer) : 81 outcomes 123 studies in 439 results
  4. Peptic Ulcer (Peptic Ulcers) : 58 outcomes 66 studies in 338 results
  5. Heartburn (Pyrosis) : 46 outcomes 39 studies in 168 results
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Drugs Related to Omeprazole

  1. Ranitidine (Zantac)
  2. Amoxicillin (Wymox)
  3. lansoprazole (Prevacid)
  4. Omeprazole (Esomeprazole)
  5. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  6. pantoprazole (Protonix)
  7. rabeprazole (Aciphex)
  8. Proton Pumps (Proton Pump)
  9. Metronidazole (Metric)
  10. Cimetidine (Biomet)
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Therapies Related to Omeprazole

  1. Fundoplication
  2. Intravenous Infusions
  3. Oral Administration
  4. Gastrectomy
  5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
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