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Omeprazole

Omeprazole

Omeprazole / OMEPRAZOLE What is Omeprazole / OMEPRAZOLE? Omeprazole, also known by its generic name OMEPRAZOLE, belongs to a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It is commonly used to treat frequent heartburn that occurs two or more days a week, not for immediate relief. Omeprazole may take 1 to 4 days to … Read more