Ometid 40 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Ometid 20 mg capsule Ometid 40 mg injection

Indications

  • Gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • Gastro-esophageal 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
  • Blocker of hydrogen-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) enzyme system
  • Onset of antisecretory effect within one hour
  • Maximum effect occurring within two hours
  • Inhibition of secretion lasts up to 72 hours

Dosage

  • Oral administration
  • Dosage range for different indications
  • Maintenance dose for recurrent duodenal ulcer

Administration

  • IV Injection direction
  • IV Infusion direction
  • Restrictions on co-administration with other drugs

Interaction

  • Impact on absorption of ketoconazole
  • Metabolism through cytochrome P450
  • Potential delay in elimination of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin
  • Concomitant treatment with Ometid and clarithromycin
  • Interactions with various substances and medications

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to omeprazole
  • Need to exclude malignancy before treatment in suspected cases of gastric ulcer

Side Effects

  • Skin reactions such as rash, urticaria, and pruritus
  • Photosensitivity, bullous eruption, erythema multiforme
  • Gastrointestinal reactions including constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain
  • Neurological symptoms like headache and paraesthesia
  • Psychological effects like depression and hallucinations
  • Hematological and hepatic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adverse effects on pregnancy or health of the fetus/newborn child
  • Use during pregnancy with caution
  • Discontinuation of breastfeeding if essential

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use with clopidogrel
  • Association with increased risk of osteoporosis-related fractures
  • Not established safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients

Therapeutic Class

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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