Generic Name: Omeprazole Brand Names: Omepik, Omzed, Antra, Audazol, Belmazol, Ceprandal, Danlox, Zegerid
Prilosec (Omeprazole) is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) that block the production of acid by the stomach. Omeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). In addition, it may be used in combination with antibiotics to treat certain types of intestinal ulcers caused by bacterial infection. In the US, this medication is nonprescription and is used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week)
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