Omeprazole
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Broader Terms
antiulcer drug, gastric juice inhibitor
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- The structural formula is: Omeprazole is a white to off-white crystalline powder which melts with decomposition at about 155 C.
- • Omeprazole is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production.
- Sometimes omeprazole is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H.
- (2) Omeprazole is not licensed for use in children; dosage and safety have not been established.
- (The dose of omeprazole is only disclosed in the fine print.
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