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)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Treatment for gastric ulcer with proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) and aluminium hydroxide gel improved her eruptions and her pruritus resolved." | 3.70 | A case of prurigo and lichenified plaques successfully treated with proton pump inhibitor. ( Ohtsuka, T; Yamakage, A; Yamazaki, S, 1999) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Ohtsuka, T | 1 |
| Yamakage, A | 1 |
| Yamazaki, S | 1 |
1 other study available for omeprazole and Prurigo
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A case of prurigo and lichenified plaques successfully treated with proton pump inhibitor.
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Helicobacter Infections; Heli | 1999 |