“Omeprazole” in dogs and cats

Omeprazole is a drug that can be used to treat and prevent gastrointestinal ulcers in dogs and cats.

The newest drugs used to treat ulcers and heartburn (acid reflux) belong to a class of proton pump inhibitors. Omeprazole is one such drug and has been used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers.

Omeprazole inhibits the movement of hydrogen ions, which are an important component of hydrochloric acid. This is how omeprazole blocks the production of stomach acid. In other words, the drug helps regulate the pH of the stomach environment so that ulcers can heal faster.

Omeprazole is effective for 24 hours 。