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Drug 1: Omeprazole

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What drug is omeprazole?

Back (Answer)

• a proton pump inhibitor

#2
Front (Question)

How does omeprazole work?

Back (Answer)

• reduces stomach acid secretion by blocking the stomachs acid pumping mechanism

#3
Front (Question)

What conditions is omeprazole prescribed for?

Back (Answer)

• stomach and duodenal ulcers, reflux oesophagitis and zollinger Ellison syndrome

#4
Front (Question)

What is reflux oesophagitis?

Back (Answer)

• where stomach acid rises to the oesophagus

#5
Front (Question)

What is zollinger Ellison syndrome?

Back (Answer)

• where the digestive system tumours cause excess production of stomach acid

#6
Front (Question)

How long is treatment for ulcers?

Back (Answer)

• 4-8 weeks

#7
Front (Question)

How long is treatment for reflux oesophagitis?

Back (Answer)

• 4-12 weeks

#8
Front (Question)

What are the common side effects?

Back (Answer)

• headaches and diarrhoea

#9
Front (Question)

Are there any long term use effects?

Back (Answer)

• may increase risk of certain intestinal infections such as salmonella

#10
Front (Question)

What dietary recommendations are there?

Back (Answer)

• no alcohol and spicy food

#11
Front (Question)

What conditions have to take precautions before use?

Back (Answer)

• long term liver problem or taking other medication