Generic name: omeprazole (oral route) [ oh-MEP-ra-zole ]
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 19, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- First - Omeprazole
- PriLOSEC
- PriLOSEC OTC
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Suspension
- Tablet Disintegrating, Delayed Release
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Tablet, Delayed Release
- Packet
Therapeutic Class: Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
Pharmacologic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Uses for First - Omeprazole
Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes omeprazole is used in combination with antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat ulcers associated with the infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria.
Omeprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition where the stomach produces too much acid.
Omeprazole is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion.
In addition, omeprazole is used to prevent upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in seriously ill patients.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.
Before using First - Omeprazole
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, su...
