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omeprazole and Achalasia

omeprazole has been researched along with Achalasia in 3 studies

Omeprazole: A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.
omeprazole : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-omeprazole.
5-methoxy-2-{[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole which is substituted by a [4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl group at position 2 and a methoxy group at position 5.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Eight patients (17%) with relapse of dysphagia were referred to laparoscopic Heller myotomy with no surgical complication."1.36Combined treatment of achalasia - botulinum toxin injection followed by pneumatic dilatation: long-term results. ( Dolina, J; Hep, A; Kroupa, R; Matyasova, Z; Mrazova, J; Novotny, I; Prokesova, J; Sedmik, J; Valek, V, 2010)
"A 46-year-old man with achalasia-like syndrome developed CREST syndrome 4 years later."1.29Achalasia-like syndrome as the first manifestation in a patient with CREST syndrome. ( Berenguer, J; Gálvez, C; Garrigues, V; Ponce, J; Valverde, J, 1996)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kroupa, R1
Hep, A1
Dolina, J1
Valek, V1
Matyasova, Z1
Prokesova, J1
Mrazova, J1
Sedmik, J1
Novotny, I1
Garrigues, V1
Ponce, J1
Gálvez, C1
Valverde, J1
Berenguer, J1
Caramaschi, P1
Blasi, D1
Carletto, A1
Randon, M1
Bambara, LM1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for omeprazole and Achalasia

ArticleYear
Combined treatment of achalasia - botulinum toxin injection followed by pneumatic dilatation: long-term results.
    Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus, 2010, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Catheterization; Cohort Studies; Combined

2010
Achalasia-like syndrome as the first manifestation in a patient with CREST syndrome.
    European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 1996, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Ulcer Agents; Cardia; Cisapride; Constipation; CREST Syndrome; Dilatation; Esophageal Achalasia

1996
Megaoesophagus in a patient affected by dermatomyositis.
    Clinical rheumatology, 1997, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Ulcer Agents; Dermatomyositis; Diagnosis, Differential; Esophageal Achalasia; Esophagoscopy; Fe

1997