prilosec

Thân thiện

A patient takes Prilosec with a glass of water.

Definition

Noun 1. A brand name for the drug omeprazole: Prilosec is a medication used to treat conditions caused by excess stomach acid, such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers. It belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which work by reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Prilosec to manage my chronic heartburn.
  • Taking Prilosec daily can help heal damage to the esophagus caused by acid reflux.
  • Prilosec is available both by prescription and over-the-counter.

Advanced Usage

• "On Prilosec": A common phrase indicating someone is using this medication as part of their treatment.
  • She has been on Prilosec for six months to treat her ulcer.

Variants and Related Words

• Omeprazole (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active drug in Prilosec.
  • The pharmacist said the generic omeprazole is chemically identical to Prilosec.
• Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) (n): The class of drugs to which Prilosec (omeprazole) belongs.
  • Other common PPIs include esomeprazole (Nexium) and lansoprazole (Prevacid).

Synonyms

• Acid reducer: A general term for medications that decrease stomach acid.
• Proton pump inhibitor: The specific technical term for its drug class.

Related Phrases

• Acid suppression therapy: The medical treatment involving drugs like Prilosec to reduce stomach acid.
  • His treatment plan includes long-term acid suppression therapy with Prilosec.

Học thuật

Noun

1. antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach

Từ đồng nghĩa

• omeprazole
• Prilosec