omeprazole

noun

omep·​ra·​zole ō-ˈme-prə-ˌzōl 

-ˈmē-,

-ˌzȯl 

: a benzimidazole derivative C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S that inhibits gastric acid secretion

Examples of omeprazole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Turmeric was found to offer comparable relief to omeprazole at both 28 and 56 days of treatment.15 The ginger in golden milk can aid in digestion and reduce heartburn and nausea.16 8. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Examples of PPIs include Nexium 24H (esomeprazole), Prevacid 24H (lansoprazole), Prilosec OTC (omeprazole), and Zegerid OTC (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate). —Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

Plavix should not be taken with certain proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), like omeprazole, which can reduce its effectiveness. —Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024

Common brand names include Nexium (esomeprazole), Prilosec (omeprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole).1 Of note: PPIs do not work for everyone. —Karen Pallarito, Health, 6 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary omepr- (of unknown origin) + benzimidazole

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

omeprazole

noun

omep·​ra·​zole ō-ˈmep-rə-ˌzōl  -ˈmē-prə- 

-ˌzȯl

: a drug C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S that inhibits gastric acid secretion and is taken orally in the short-term treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erosive esophagitis, and disorders (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) involving gastric acid hypersecretion

Note: Omeprazole is a benzimidazole derivative that acts by inhibiting the activity of proton pumps in the stomach. It is marketed under the trademark Prilosec.