Description
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that acts as an antagonist at H+/K+ ATPases and is clinically used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia, and peptic ulcer disease. Omeprazole exhibits antacid, anti-ulcerative, and anti-diabetic activities; it also inhibits the mitochondrial carnitine/acylcarnitine transporter. Omeprazole decreases blood glucose levels and Hb1Ac, improves glucose tolerance, and induces β cell neogenesis and activation.