Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce stomach acid production. By blocking the proton pump in the gastric lining, it effectively alleviates symptoms associated with peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), providing healing of erosive esophagitis and preventing further damage caused by excess acid.
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