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omeprazole and Prurigo

omeprazole has been researched along with Prurigo 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.

Prurigo: A name applied to several itchy skin eruptions of unknown cause. The characteristic course is the formation of a dome-shaped papule with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting over or lichenification. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Treatment for gastric ulcer with proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) and aluminium hydroxide gel improved her eruptions and her pruritus resolved."3.70A case of prurigo and lichenified plaques successfully treated with proton pump inhibitor. ( Ohtsuka, T; Yamakage, A; Yamazaki, S, 1999)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ohtsuka, T1
Yamakage, A1
Yamazaki, S1

Other Studies

1 other study available for omeprazole and Prurigo

ArticleYear
A case of prurigo and lichenified plaques successfully treated with proton pump inhibitor.
    The Journal of dermatology, 1999, Volume: 26, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Helicobacter Infections; Heli

1999