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A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Also Known As:

Prilosec; H 168-68; Omeprazole Magnesium; Omeprazole Sodium; H 168 68; H 16868; Magnesium, Omeprazole; Sodium, Omeprazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5- methoxy- 2- (((4- methoxy- 3,5- dimethyl- 2- pyridinyl)methyl)sulfinyl)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Ulcer Agents
Proton Pump Inhibitors

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Sulfur Compounds: 283
  - Sulfoxides: 23
    - 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles
      - Omeprazole: 3442
Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyridines: 91
    - 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles
      - Omeprazole: 3442
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Benzimidazoles: 248
      - 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles
        Omeprazole: 3442

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