Omex 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 5.02 (60's pack: ৳ 301.20)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Omex 40 mg capsule Omex 40 mg injection

Indications

  • Gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • Prophylaxis in patients with a history of NSAID-associated ulcers
  • 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
  • Blocks hydrogen-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase
  • Onset of effect within one hour
  • Maximum effect within two hours
  • Lasts up to 72 hours
  • Gradual return of secretory activity over 3 to 5 days

Dosage

  • Different dosages for various conditions
  • Maintenance doses for prevention of relapse
  • Pediatric dosages based on body weight

Administration

  • Directions for IV injection use
  • Directions for IV infusion use
  • Instructions for reconstitution and administration

Interaction

  • Effects on drug absorption
  • Metabolism in the liver
  • Recommended monitoring for certain drugs
  • Plasma concentrations during concomitant administration

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity
  • Exclusion of malignancy when gastric ulcer is suspected

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated with generally mild and reversible adverse reactions
  • Reported skin reactions, gastrointestinal reactions, neurological symptoms, and more severe conditions like hepatitis and hepatic failure

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adverse effects on pregnancy or fetus reported in studies
  • No information on passage into breast milk
  • Discontinuation of breastfeeding if essential

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use with clopidogrel
  • Possible association with osteoporosis-related fractures
  • Atrophic gastritis noted with long-term use

Therapeutic Class

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children

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