Omeprazole
FDA Approved: * November 16, 2001Pharm Company: * ANDRX PHARMS
Category: Heart Burn / Indigestion
Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec, among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[1] It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are at high risk.[1] Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) and its effectiveness is similar to other PPIs.[7] It can be taken by mouth or by injection in... [wikipedia]
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advantages of omeprazole over pantoprazole ## There really is no benefit to using one over the other, they both work the...
19 REPLIESI have only taken this pill twice and I am shaky, nauseous and loss of appetite. I am hoping it is because i am taking t...
13 REPLIESPlease let me know how Omeprazole Ip 20 Mg capsules are supposed to be administerred? ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inh...
13 REPLIESpink/reddish-brown oblong shaped capsule half of the capsule has:APO and the other half has:020 ## Just to clarify, I lo...
7 REPLIESThe pharmacy has changed the manufacturer of my 20 mg Omeprazole from Sandoz to Dr.Reddy Labs. Know when I take my dosag...
6 REPLIESDoes this medicine cause you to have a strong odor in your urine? ## No, I don't see it listed anywhere as a possibl...
5 REPLIESThe capsule is green on one side, blue on the other and contains 40 mgs of Omeprazole. I have been taking it for two wee...
5 REPLIESIs Omeprazole gluten free? I have questions about the medication and the casing... ## Without knowing the specific manuf...
5 REPLIESwas the color of this capsule change from aqua mylan6150 to ku 118 white/brown ## Mylan 6150 is manufactured by Mylan Ph...
4 REPLIESI have just been prescribed Omeprazole for suspected acid reflux. As I am still breathless from previous bronchitis, can...
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