What is Omeprazole?
Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid)
belongs to group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It decreases the
amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms
of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess
stomach acid. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage
to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Omeprazole may also be given together
with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter
pylori (H. pylori).
Omeprazole is not for immediate
relief of heartburn symptoms.
Omeprazole side effects:
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severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
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seizure (convulsions);
·
kidney problems--urinating more or less than usual, blood in your urine,
swelling, rapid weight gain; or
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symptoms of low magnesium--dizziness, confusion; fast or uneven heart rate;
tremors (shaking) or jerking muscle movements; feeling jittery; muscle cramps,
muscle spasms in your hands and feet; cough or choking feeling.
Common omeprazole side effects may include:
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stomach pain, gas;
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or
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headache.
Molecular Weight:
345.417 g/mol
Molecular structure:
