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Omeprazole

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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Proton pump inhibitor

Brands

Losec • Omez • Prilosec • Corpocid • Probitor • Omiloc • Prilosec OTC • Nozer • Lokit • Altosec

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Flatulence
Headache
Nausea
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Fever
Passing gas
Vomiting

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction

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