Omeprazole

CAS NO:73590-58-6
Molecular formula:C17H19N3O3S 
Molecular weight:345.4 g/mol
Description:
Omeprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) which block the production of acid by the stomach.Omeprazole is an oral antiulcer agent. It is indicated for short term therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and gastric hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, systemic mastocytosis, and multiple endocrine adenoma.Omeprazole can be used to prevent and treat peptic ulcers that can occur as a side effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as diclofenac. In addition it can relieve side effects such as indigestion that can be associated with these medicines. Omeprazole is used for treating acid-induced inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It also is used in combination with antibiotics for eradicating H. pylori infection of the stomach.Omeprazole is also given together with antibiotics to help eradicate bacteria called Helicobacter pylori from the stomach.