This IRM is not specific to fiscal year (FY) and is in effect until superseded. These guidelines take precedence over any previous reimbursable operating instructions. In the event of a Continuing Resolution (CR), specific CR operating guidance will be posted on the CB website. During the CR period, the CR guidance takes precedence over this IRM should differences in policy occur.
Uses of Omeprazole: An Overview. Omeprazole (Prilosec Â®) is a prescription medication used to treat several conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Omeprazole is part of a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
A: Prilosec (omeprazole) is classified as a proton pump inhibitor. Prilosec is approved for the treatment of duodenal ulcers, heartburn, symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), erosive esophagitis, hypersecretory conditions, and for the treatment of H. pylori.ERD happens when acid from the stomach flows backward into the esophagus (the tube between the throat and the stomach). It can cause heartburn and injure the esophagus. Prilosec is also used to treat erosive esophagitis and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition in which the stomach produces too much acid).