How does Losec work?

Information reviewed July 24, 2026

Omeprazole irreversibly blocks the hydrogen-potassium ATPase enzyme system (proton pump) in the stomach lining, which is the final step in stomach acid secretion. This dramatically reduces the amount of acid produced.

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