What is omeprazole and how does it function as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to reduce gastric acid secretion and what are its common therapeutic uses?
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What is omeprazole and how does it function as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that blocks the enzyme responsible for stomach acid production. Commonly used to treat GERD, ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.