Omegut 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Omeprazole |
Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcer
- NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer treatment
- Prophylaxis in patients with a history of NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease treatment
- Long-term management of acid reflux disease
- Acid-related dyspepsia treatment
- Severe ulcerating reflux esophagitis treatment
- Prophylaxis of acid aspiration during general anesthesia
- Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Treatment of Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcer
Pharmacology
- Omeprazole as an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion
- Inhibition of gastric acid secretion by blocking H+/K+ ATPase enzyme
- Onset of the antisecretory effect within one hour
- Maximum effect occurring within two hours
- Inhibition of secretion lasting up to 72 hours
- Gradual return of secretory activity over 3 to 5 days
Dosage
- Daily dosage for benign gastric and duodenal ulcer
- NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer dosage
- Dosage for gastro-esophageal reflux disease
- Long-term management of acid reflux disease dosage
- Dosage for acid-related dyspepsia
- Dosage for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
- Dosage for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Helicobacter pylori eradication regimen dosage
- Pediatric dosage for severe ulcerating reflux esophagitis
- IV Injection dosage for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
- IV Injection dosage for duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, or reflux esophagitis
- IV Injection dosage for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Administration
- Direction for use of IV Injection
- Direction for use of IV Infusion
- Instruction for reconstitution of IV injection solution
- Instruction for reconstitution of IV infusion solution
Interaction
- Impact on absorption of ketoconazole
- Metabolism through cytochrome P450 affecting diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin
- Monitoring and potential dose adjustment for patients on warfarin or phenytoin
- Interaction with clarithromycin during H. pylori eradication
- No evidence of interaction with phenacetin, theophylline, caffeine, and more
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Exclusion of malignancy before treatment
Side Effects
- Mild and reversible adverse reactions
- Reported skin rash, urticaria, and pruritus
- Isolated cases of photosensitivity, bullous eruption, and more
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effects during pregnancy not indicated
- Limited information on passage into breast milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if essential
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel and omeprazole
- Possible association with increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
- Not established for pediatric patients less than 18 years of age
Therapeutic Class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
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