Omesil Fast 40 mg/sachet (Oral Powder)

40 mg sachet: ৳ 8.00 (30's pack: ৳ 240.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Silva pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • Acid-related dyspepsia
  • Severe ulcerating reflux esophagitis
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcer

Pharmacology

Inhibitor of gastric acid secretion

Dosage

  • 20 mg once daily for benign gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • 20 mg once daily for NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer
  • 20 mg once daily for gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • 10-20 mg daily for long-term management of acid reflux disease
  • 10-20 mg once daily for acid-related dyspepsia
  • 40 mg on the preceding evening for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
  • Initially 60 mg once daily for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • Pediatric use: 10-40 mg once daily depending on body-weight

Administration

IV Injection and IV Infusion instructions provided

Interaction

  • Decreased absorption of ketoconazole
  • Metabolism in the liver may delay elimination of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin
  • Plasma concentrations increased during concomitant administration with clarithromycin
  • Increased bioavailability of digoxin during simultaneous treatment

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity

Side Effects

  • Skin rash, urticaria, pruritus
  • Diarrhoea, headache
  • Gastrointestinal reactions: constipation, nausea/vomiting, flatulence, abdominal pain
  • Dizziness, somnolence, insomnia, confusion, depression
  • Arthritic and myalgic symptoms
  • Increases in liver enzymes

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy: No adverse effects indicated
  • Lactation: Discontinuation of breast-feeding recommended

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use with clopidogrel
  • Potential association with increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
  • Atrophic gastritis observed in long-term treatment

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

Keep in dry place, away from light and heat

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