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Omeprazole

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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Proton pump inhibitor

Brands

Losec

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Passing gas
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Nausea

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction

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