1. what is the mechanism of Omeprazole?

Proton pump inhibitor in the stomach decreases acid

2. What is the drug drug interaction of Omeprazole

may block CYP450 molecules inducing many different drug drug interactions

3. What are the chemical variants of omeprazole and what can they be used for?

Esomeprazole, S-isomer, and Nexium -- used to treat GERD

4. What re the indications for Omeprazole?

GERD, and Zollinger-ellison

5. What is zollinger ellsion?

overproduction of gastrin secreting tumors of pancrease

6. What is true of the effects of Omeprazole?

They are long lasting and usually takes 3-5 days to recover

7. What are the adverse side effects of Omeprazole?

lower GI upset and headaches

8. What is the prototype H2 receptor agonist?

Ranitidine

9. What is the mechanism of action of Ranitidine?

Block histamine-induced stomach acid secretion by blocking H2 histamine receptors

10. What is true of cimetidine?

has most side effects and drug interactions; drug interactions block CYP 450 -- blocks adrogenic receptors and can cause libido and gynecomastia