Omeprazole

Synonyms

1H-Benzimidazole, 5-methoxy-2-(((4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl)sulfinyl)-

H 168 68

H 168-68

H 16868

Magnesium, Omeprazole

Omeprazole Magnesium

Omeprazole Sodium

Prilosec

Sodium, 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.