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Effect of omeprazole on lower oesophageal function in normal subjects
Author(s) -
CHAKRABORTY T. K.,
CAESTECKER J. S.,
PRYDE A.,
HEADING R. C.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
alimentary pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.308
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1365-2036
pISSN - 0269-2813
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2036.1987.tb00648.x
Subject(s) - omeprazole , medicine , placebo , crossover study , gastroenterology , anesthesia , pathology , alternative medicine
SUMMARY In a double‐blind crossover study, lower oesophageal sphincter pressure (LOSP) and distal oesophageal motility were studied in eight healthy volunteers following a single intravenous dose of omeprazole or placebo. Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure was determined before and at intervals up to 120 min after intravenous administration of 40 mg omeprazole or placebo. No effects on LOSP or distal oesophageal motility were observed.