Omerprazole
Omerprazole is a common misspelling of omeprazole.
What is omeprazole (omerprazole)?
Omeprazole (omerprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Omeprazole (omerprazole) is used to treat heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may also be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the stomach or small intestines. Omeprazole (omerprazole) may also be used to treat conditions that cause your body to make too much stomach acid (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).
Combined with the antibiotic clarithromycin (Biaxin) (and sometimes with the antibiotic amoxicillin as well), omeprazole (omerprazole) is also used to treat patients whose ulcers are caused by infection with the germ H. pylori.
Omeprazole (omerprazole) may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Omeprazole (omerprazole) side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, rash and dizziness. Nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps, and water retention occur infrequently.
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Frequently asked questions
- Pantoprazole vs. omeprazole: What's the difference between them?
- Is famotidine safer than omeprazole for heartburn?
- What foods should I avoid when taking omeprazole?
- Can you take an antacid with omeprazole?
- Can I take omeprazole in the morning and famotidine at night?
- Is omeprazole (Prilosec) bad for your kidneys?
- Does omeprazole cause cancer?
- How soon after taking levothyroxine can I take omeprazole?
- When's the best time to take omeprazole: before or after a meal?
Further information
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