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Brand Names: Konvomep, Losec, Omeclamox, Omesec, Previdolrx Analgesic Pak, Prilosec, Talicia,
Yosprala, Zegerid, Zegerid Reformulated Aug 2006, Zegerid With Magnesium Hydroxide
Drug Classification: This is in a class of medications called proton-pump inhibitors. It works by
decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.
Purpose: Is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat GERD-associated conditions such as heartburn and
gastric acid hypersecretion, and to promote the healing of tissue damage and ulcers caused by gastric acid
and H. pylori infection.
Unique adverse effect: This may cause to a rare condition called subacute cutaneous lupus
erythematosus. This can happen even if you have been taking omeprazole for a long time
Reference:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01212