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Omeprazole
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Administration
- Type: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
- Dosage Forms: Tablets or capsules of 10, 20, 40, 80mg. Powder of omeprazole sodium for IV.
- Routes of Administration: PO, IV
- Common Trade Names: Prilosec
Adult Dosing
GERD
- PO once daily, taken about 1 hour before meals
Peptic ulcers
Esophagitis
Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
Renal Dosing
- Adult:
- Pediatric:
Hepatic Dosing
- Adult:
- Pediatric:
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Comments
See Also
References
- ↑ Prilosec Prescribing Information. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
- ↑ Prilosec Prescribing Information. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
Authors
Catie Reynolds, Daniel Ostermayer, Ross Donaldson, Neil Young
