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Heartburn treatment can be broken into two catagories :
acid neutralizers, which modify the acidity(Ph) of the stomach. They work by neutralizing excess stomach acids created during the digestive process.
The other category is acid blockers ( such as omeprazole ) which inhibit some of the generation of stomach (suppresion)
Prilosec is a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor). It basically stops the stomach from making acid, which decreases heartburn. Prilosec is not considered an antacid. There are other OTC drug products used to provide immediate relief for heartburn. These include antacids and acid reducer drug products such as Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet, and Axid. Prilosec OTC should not be confused with these products because it works differently and is not intended for immediate relief.
Zantac (Rinitidine)is an antacid but not the first. Older Maalox/Mylanta's(aluminum hydroxide) action is direct. These basic medications directly neutralize high acidity in the stomach by mixing a base with your stomach acids. Zantac is somewhat newer, in that it 'indirectly' affects the acid/base balance in the stomach by limiting the amout of gastric acid production in the first place by means of the blocking or occupying the H2-receptor on the inner lining of the stomach preventing the production of gastric acids. Older antacids like Maalox or Mylanta can cause too much Calcium buildup in the body(contributing to renal stones) and interfere with the absorption of certain metal minerals(copper), antibiotics(tetracyclines), and some heart drugs(not including digoxin). In addition, ironically when you take rolaids or maalox, absorption of Zantac is reduced as well. :)
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Not exactly. Omerprazole is a pump inhibitor. It reduces the amount that the acid pumps in the stomach make instead of what something like Tagamet or similar antacids do which is reduce the amount of acid that is already created in the stomach.
Related link below contains much more detail should you wish to read more on Omerprazole.
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Is omeprazole capsules an antibiotic?
Antacid are the drugs which neutralizes the acid already formed in the stomach.where as omeprazole is a drug which prevents the formation of acid by H ION PRODUCTION IN THE STOMACH.
Is omneprazole an anacid?
Omeprazole is the generic name for the drug Prilosec. This drug is a proton pump inhibitor, which is a type of antacid that reduces acid secretions in the stomach.
Can you take omeprazole with metronidazole?
can you take metrondiazole with omeprazole
What is the difference between Omeprazole and Omeprazole Magnesium?
Omeprazole is the active ingredient, while Omeprazole Magnesium is a compound of omeprazole with magnesium. Omeprazole Magnesium may be easier on the stomach due to the presence of magnesium, but the effectiveness in treating acid-related conditions is generally the same as regular omeprazole.
Is an orange an antacid?
Yes, it is a antacid.
What does omeprazole look like?
What does the 20 mg Omeprazole look like
Pharmacological deffarnece between omeprazole and esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole is an isomer of omeprazole.
What color are the Omeprazole capsules?
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Is orange juice an antacid?
Yes, it is a antacid.
Can you take omeprazole and gaviscon together?
Yes! Although they are both used to reduce the symptoms of reflux ("heartburn"), they work in different ways. Ranitidine (brand name = Zantac) reduces the amount of acid secreted by the stomach lining. Gaviscon contains a mild antacid but its main action is to form a "raft" which floats on top of the stomach contents and makes it less likely to reflux into the oesophagus.
What is the difference between Omeprazole DR and Omeprazole SA?
no difference except the name
Can you take diet pill and omeprazole?
Can u take omeprazole and phentermine hydrochloride
