Omecap 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Chemist laboratories ltd
Also available as
Omecap 40 mg injection

Indications

  • Gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • Prophylaxis in patients with a history of NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • Long-term management of acid reflux disease
  • Acid-related dyspepsia
  • Severe ulcerating reflux esophagitis
  • Prophylaxis of acid aspiration during general anesthesia
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcer

Pharmacology

Inhibitor of gastric acid secretion

Dosage

  • Oral administration
  • IV Injection
  • Benign gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • Long-term management of acid reflux disease
  • Acid-related dyspepsia
  • Prophylaxis of acid aspiration
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • Paediatric use in severe ulcerating reflux esophagitis

Administration

  • IV Injection administration
  • IV Infusion administration

Interaction

Cytochrome P450 metabolism, potential drug interactions

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity, suspected gastric ulcer malignancy

Side Effects

  • Skin rash
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Insomnia
  • Arthritic and myalgic symptoms
  • Blurred vision
  • Increased sweating
  • Gynaecomastia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Hepatic failure

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe during pregnancy, breastfeeding caution

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel
  • Risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
  • Atrophic gastritis risk
  • Methotrexate toxicities

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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