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omeprazole magnesium

omeprazole magnesium (PRILOSEC OTC) is a potassium-transporting atpase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 7
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — omeprazole magnesium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
7
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

omeprazole magnesium (PRILOSEC OTC) is a potassium-transporting atpase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN omeprazole magnesium
Brand PRILOSEC OTC
Mechanism Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor
Target Potassium-transporting ATPase
Route ORAL
Formulation FOR SUSPENSION, DELAYED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor

Primary target: Potassium-transporting ATPase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. D9612C09998 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Erosive Esophagitis

Related & competitor drugs

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  4. omeprazole Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor
  5. pantoprazole sodium Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor
  6. rabeprazole sodium Potassium-transporting ATPase inhibitor

Related patents

  1. US 11931463

    All-in-one fixed-dose combination for treating Helicobacter pylori infection

    Expires Mon Mar 14 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 11878011

    Method for eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection in patients regardless of body mass index

    Expires Mon Jan 18 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 11135172

    Rifabutin-based compositions and methods for treating Helicobacter pylori infection

    Expires Mon Sep 30 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 10238606

    Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori

    Expires Mon Mar 21 2039 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 9603806

    Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori

    Expires Mon Mar 23 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  6. US 9498445

    Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori

    Expires Mon Nov 17 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  7. US 9050263

    Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori

    Expires Mon Jun 04 2035 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is omeprazole magnesium?

omeprazole magnesium (PRILOSEC OTC) is a potassium-transporting atpase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for omeprazole magnesium?

PRILOSEC OTC is a marketed brand name for omeprazole magnesium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of omeprazole magnesium?

omeprazole magnesium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.