omeprazole

[oh-mep-ruh-zohl]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a drug, C 17 H 19 N 3 O 3 S, that inhibits the formation of gastric acid, used in the treatment of peptic ulcers and acid reflux.

Word History and Origins

Origin of omeprazole¹

First recorded in 1980–85; origin uncertain: perhaps from o(xy-) ² ( def. ) + me(thyl-) ( def. ) + p(y)r(idine) ( def. ) + (benzimid)azole ( def. )

Example Sentences

He had taken omeprazole for years for heartburn.

From Seattle Times

Some physicians encourage patients to take this herbal medicine if they experience rebound reflux when discontinuing a proton pump inhibitor such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole or omeprazole.

From Seattle Times

Endoscopy found “mild gastritis” and my doctor prescribed omeprazole.

From Seattle Times

If Perrigo had bought omeprazole from a manufacturer and then sold the pills to customers in the U.S., its profits would have been taxed there.

From New York Times

If Perrigo had bought omeprazole from a manufacturer and then sold the pills to customers in the United States, its profits would have resided in America.

From New York Times