Monday, December 15, 2008

About Omeprazole

IUPAC Name of Omeprazole : 6-methoxy-2-((4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl) methylsulfinyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole
Formula of Omeprazole : C17H19N3O3S
Omeprazole has been known as the proton pump inhibitor which is used for curing the dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux diseases. In the year 1989, under the trade names of Losec and Prilosec, it was first marketed in the united states of america by AstraZeneca as the magnesium salt omeprazole magnesium. In today's date omeprazole is available in varied trade names from the generic manufacturers. It is the racemate which contains of the tricoordinated sulfur atom. It is combined with the antibiotics clarithromycin and amoxicillin in 7-14 day eradication triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori. Omeprazole is available in both tablets and capsules form. The buyers can source Omeprazole directly from the Suppliers of Omeprazole through available online B2B portals.