n. A proton pump inhibitor drug, C17H19N3O3S, that suppresses gastric acid secretion and is used for the treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. [Perhaps O(XY)- + ME(THYL) + -prazole, antiulcer agent suff. (probably P(IPE)R(IDINE) + (BENZIMID)AZOLE).] |
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