Omeprazole
Also known as: omeprazole magnesium
Classification
Pharmaceutical
Regulatory Status
US prescription Prilosec labeling exists for acid-related disorders, and a separate OTC omeprazole label exists for frequent heartburn. Prescription status depends on the product. This record is not a substitute for either label.
Overview
Omeprazole is a labeled proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid. This record does not restate duration or a dose.
Evidence and limitations
Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.
Pathways
Benefits
The DailyMed Prilosec label describes omeprazole for labeled acid-related indications.
Interactions & cautions
Flagged in source data
drugs that require gastric acid for absorption
Drug interactions
drugs that require gastric acid for absorption — Acid suppression can reduce absorption of some oral medicines and can interact with CYP2C19 substrates. The current label defines the pairs. (review)
These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.
Sources
Educational reference only — not medical advice.