Sentences with phrase «omeprazole reduces»

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Bacterial overgrowth occurs when the gastric pH was > 3.8.23 Oro - pharyngeal - like bacteria and fecal - like bacteria are significantly more abundant in patients on PPI therapy than in patients on H2 - antagonists and untreated control subjects.24 Treatment for 2 weeks with PPI reduces gastric acid secretion by 75 % and this was sufficient to permit bacterial colonization of the stomach in healthy volunteers.23 Omeprazole (40 mg / day) for 3 months induced gastric bacterial overgrowth in 10 of 30 patients, compared with 1 of 10 control subjects; however, after only 14 days of PPI treatment (omeprazole 30 mg / day), the total number of gastric bacteria had increased to a significanOmeprazole (40 mg / day) for 3 months induced gastric bacterial overgrowth in 10 of 30 patients, compared with 1 of 10 control subjects; however, after only 14 days of PPI treatment (omeprazole 30 mg / day), the total number of gastric bacteria had increased to a significanomeprazole 30 mg / day), the total number of gastric bacteria had increased to a significant level.25

Drugs which reduce CSF production Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole (Losec or Prilosec) can inhibit cerebrospinal fluid formation and therefore may be valuable; clinical data on their use and effectiveness for SM is currently lacking.

If the dog's history suggests postural pain or discomfort relating to obstruction of CSF flow then a trial of a drug which reducing CSF pressure, e.g. furosemide, cimetidine or omeprazole, is appropriate.

Veterinarians also recommend the use of strong antacids such as Omeprazole because of its ability to reduce CSF.

Omeprazole (Prilosec ®) combined with corticosteroids (prednisone / dexamethasone) have been successful in reducing inflammation that may be blocking normal CSF drainage.