Zakynthos Island is located approximately 140 miles (225 kilometers) south of Corfu and about 160 miles (257 kilometers) west of the national capital Athens.
Long-term use of omeprazole may cause pancreatitis, according to Drugs.com. Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, an organ that produces digestive enzymes important for the digestion of fats and carbohydrates. The pancreas also produces insulin, a hormone important in the control of blood glucose levels.
A: Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With the widespread use of PPIs, the long-term safety issues need to be considered.