What is the mechanism of action of omeprazole in suppressing gastric acid secretion and how does it inhibit proton pumps in the stomach lining to reduce acid production?
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What is the mechanism of action of omeprazole in suppressing gastric acid secretion?
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Omeprazole blocks the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme in stomach parietal cells, thereby halting gastric acid production at the source. This action directly inhibits proton pumps.