OMSTA 40MG CAP 14S

Omeprazole 40mg capsules primarily work by inhibiting the proton pump, an enzyme responsible for acid production in the stomach. This medication acts specifically on the parietal cells in the stomach lining, blocking the final step of gastric acid secretion. It does so by irreversibly binding to and inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphatase enzyme system (H+/K+ ATPase), which is crucial for the secretion of gastric acid. This inhibition significantly reduces the production of stomach acid, leading to a decrease in the acidity of the gastric environment. The reduction in acid secretion provides relief from symptoms associated with conditions caused by excessive stomach acid, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers.