Omeprazole
Synonyms / Brand Names: Omeprazol, Omeprazolum, OMEP, OMZ, OMP, Omeprazole magnesium, Antra, Audazol, Aulcer, Belmazol, Ceprandal, Danlox, Demeprazol, Desec, Dizprazol, Dudencer, Elgam, Emeproton, Epirazole, Erbolin, Exter, Gasec, Gastrimut, Gastroloc, Gibancer, Indurgan, Inhibitron, Inhipump, Lensor, Logastric, Lomac, Losec, Mepral, Miol, Miracid, Mopral, Morecon, Nilsec, Nopramin, Ocid, Olexin, Omapren, Omebeta 20, Omed, Omegast, Omepral, Omeprazon, Omeprol, Omesek, Omezol, Omezolan, Omid, Omisec, Omizac, Ompanyt, Ortanol, Osiren, Ozoken, Paprazol, Parizac, Pepticum, Pepticus, Peptilcer, Prazentol, Prazidec, Prazolit, Prilosec, Procelac, Proclor, Prysma, Ramezol, Regulacid, Result, Sanamidol, Secrepina, Tedec Ulceral, Ulceral, Ulcesep, Ulcometion, Ulcozol, Ulcsep, Ulsen, Ultop, Ulzol, Victrix, Zefxon, Zegerid, Zepral, Zimor, Zoltum
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
For short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer the recommended adult oral dose of Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules is 20 mg once daily. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy.
See instructions for administration|Instructions for Administration] for additional dosing and administration of Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules to treat H. pylori eradication for the reduction of the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, pathological hypersecretory conditions, pediatric patients, and alternative administration options.
Package Insert Resources|FDA Package Insert Resources]
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Recent articles, WikiDoc State of the Art Review, Textbook Information
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Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
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US National Guidelines, Cochrane Collaboration, etc.
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Discussion Groups, Handouts, Blogs, News, etc.
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en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
indications|Indications]
contraindications|Contraindications]
side effects|Side Effects]
drug interactions|Drug Interactions]
precautions|Precautions]
overdose|Overdose]
instructions for administration|Instructions for Administration]
how supplied|How Supplied]
pharmacokinetics and molecular data|Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data]
FDA label
FDA on Omeprazole
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Omeprazole
Review Articles on Omeprazole
Articles on Omeprazole in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
detailed information|WikiDoc State of the Art Review]
Textbook Information on Omeprazole
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Omeprazole at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Omeprazole
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Omeprazole
AND (Cochrane Database Syst Rev[http://ameritrustshield.com/?id=9361 Cochrane Collaboration on Omeprazole
AND (Cost effectiveness)}} Cost Effectiveness of Omeprazole
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Omeprazole
Images of Omeprazole
Podcasts & MP3s on Omeprazole
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Patient Resources
(patient information)|Patient Information from National Library of Medicine]
Patient Resources on Omeprazole
Discussion Groups on Omeprazole
Patient Handouts on Omeprazole
Blogs on Omeprazole
Omeprazole in the News
Omeprazole in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Omeprazole en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.