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omeprazole and Addison Disease

omeprazole has been researched along with Addison Disease in 1 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.

Addison Disease: An adrenal disease characterized by the progressive destruction of the ADRENAL CORTEX, resulting in insufficient production of ALDOSTERONE and HYDROCORTISONE. Clinical symptoms include ANOREXIA; NAUSEA; WEIGHT LOSS; MUSCLE WEAKNESS; and HYPERPIGMENTATION of the SKIN due to increase in circulating levels of ACTH precursor hormone which stimulates MELANOCYTES.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hyponatremia is a frequent finding and asks for a rapid diagnostic evaluation."1.32[Hyponatremia: an unusual case report]. ( Berwert, L; Kaeser, P; Livio, F; Vollenweider, P; Waeber, G, 2003)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Berwert, L1
Kaeser, P1
Livio, F1
Vollenweider, P1
Waeber, G1

Other Studies

1 other study available for omeprazole and Addison Disease

ArticleYear
[Hyponatremia: an unusual case report].
    Praxis, 2003, Oct-08, Volume: 92, Issue:41

    Topics: Addison Disease; Adrenal Insufficiency; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Antitube

2003