| Synonyms: |
(-)-omeprazole,
(S)-(-)-omeprazole,
(S)-omeprazole,
5-methoxy-2-{(S)-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole,
Alenia,
Escz,
Esofag,
esomeprazol,
esomeprazole,
esomeprazolum,
Inexium paranova
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| Definition: |
A 5-methoxy-2-{[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole that has S configuration at the sulfur atom. An inhibitor of gastric acid secretion, it is used (generally as its sodium or magnesium salt) for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. |