Omeprazole
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.
Year introduced: 1987
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Tree Number(s): D02.886.640.074.500, D03.383.725.024.500, D03.633.100.103.034.500
MeSH Unique ID: D009853
Registry Number: KG60484QX9
Entry Terms:
- Prilosec
- H 168-68
- H 16868
- H 168 68
- Omeprazole Sodium
- Sodium, Omeprazole
- Omeprazole Magnesium
- Magnesium, Omeprazole
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