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Omeprazole

Generic Name
Omeprazole
Brand Names
Konvomep, Losec, Omeclamox, Omesec, Previdolrx Analgesic Pak, Prilosec, Talicia, Yosprala, Zegerid, Zegerid Reformulated Aug 2006, Zegerid With Magnesium Hydroxide
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H19N3O3S
CAS Number
73590-58-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
KG60484QX9

Overview

Originally approved by the FDA in 1989, omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor, used to treat gastric acid-related disorders. These disorders may include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and other diseases characterized by the oversecretion of gastric acid. This drug was the first clinical useful drug in its class, and its approval was followed by the formulation of many other proton pump inhibitor drugs . Omeprazole is generally effective and well-tolerated, promoting its popular use in children and adults .

Background

Originally approved by the FDA in 1989, omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor, used to treat gastric acid-related disorders. These disorders may include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and other diseases characterized by the oversecretion of gastric acid. This drug was the first clinical useful drug in its class, and its approval was followed by the formulation of many other proton pump inhibitor drugs . Omeprazole is generally effective and well-tolerated, promoting its popular use in children and adults .

Indication

Omeprazole, according to the FDA label is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for the following purposes: • Treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence in adults • Treatment of active benign gastric ulcer in adults • Reduction of risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in critically ill adult patients. • Treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients 1 year of age and older • Treatment of erosive esophagitis (EE) due to acid-mediated GERD in patients 1 month of age and older • Maintenance of healing of EE due to acid-mediated GERD in patients 1 year of age and older • Pathologic hypersecretory conditions in adults

Associated Conditions

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Erosive Esophagitis
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Healing
  • Heartburn
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Upper GI Bleeding
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Benign, active Gastric Ulcer
  • Develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
  • Hypersecretory conditions
  • Multiple endocrine adenomas

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2017/03/22
Phase 4
Completed
Children's Hospital Srebrnjak
2017/02/23
Phase 1
Terminated
2017/02/20
Phase 1
Completed
2017/01/23
Phase 1
Completed
2016/12/08
Phase 4
Completed
Apkar Apkarian
2016/11/06
Phase 1
Completed
2016/11/01
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
2016/09/08
Not Applicable
Completed
2016/07/26
Early Phase 1
Completed
2016/06/06
Phase 1
Completed
Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)

FDA Approved Products

Product Name
Manufacturer
Route
Strength
Approved
NDC Code
Omeprazole
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
ORAL
40 mg in 1 1
2022/12/07
68071-2893
Omeprazole
Apotex Corp
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
2023/05/25
60505-0145
Omeprazole
ReadyMeds
ORAL
40 mg in 1 1
2014/06/30
64205-640
Omeprazole
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
2023/08/21
68788-6881
OMEPRAZOLE
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ORAL
40 mg in 1 1
2019/01/15
68180-784
Omeprazole
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
2023/09/27
65841-760
Omeprazole
medsource pharmaceuticals
ORAL
40 mg in 1 1
2019/12/30
45865-966
Omeprazole
Unit Dose Services
ORAL
40 mg in 1 1
2017/02/28
50436-0146
Omeprazole
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
2023/04/03
51407-287
Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
ORAL
40 mg in 1 1
2023/10/11
68682-104

EMA Approved Products

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EMA Number
Auth. Holder
Country
Drug Type
Status
Issued
Opinion
Revision

No EMA products found

No EMA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

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Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Strength
Approved
Approval No.
Online

No Singapore products found

No Singapore products found for this drug

China Approved Products

Product Name
Approval No.
Manufacturer
Dosage Form
Trade Name
Strength
Type
Status
Date
Import
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H20084453
万邦德制药集团有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2023/09/25
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules
国药准字H20123057
江苏福邦药业有限公司;寿光富康制药有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2022/02/16
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H20059247
哈尔滨松鹤制药有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/10/13
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H20033510
海南海力制药有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/08/10
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules
国药准字H20094063
苏州二叶制药有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2019/11/05
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules
国药准字H20033444
山东罗欣药业集团股份有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/01/16
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H10980308
汕头经济特区鮀滨制药厂
胶囊剂
奥斯坦
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2019/11/15
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H43021416
湖南迪诺制药股份有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2024/08/14
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H20083763
悦康药业集团股份有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
10mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2022/12/27
Domestic
Omeprazole Enteric Capsules
国药准字H20033476
烟台鲁银药业有限公司
胶囊剂
N/A
20mg
Chemical Drug
Approved
2020/04/20
Domestic

Australia Approved Products

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No Australia products found

No Australia products found for this drug

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