Omizit 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (100's pack: ৳ 400.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Omeprazole
Company	The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Gastric and duodenal ulcer
NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Long-term management of acid reflux disease
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 (H/K ATPase) enzyme system

Dosage

20 mg once daily for 4 weeks in duodenal ulceration
40 mg once daily in severe or recurrent cases
10-20 mg daily for acid-related dyspepsia
40 mg on the preceding evening for prophylaxis of acid aspiration

Administration

Omeprazole IV injection should be given as a slow intravenous injection
Omeprazole IV infusion should be given as an intravenous infusion over a period of 20-30 minutes or more

Interaction

Decreased intragastric acidity may reduce absorption of ketoconazole
Metabolized in the liver through cytochrome P450
Plasma concentrations of Omeprazole and clarithromycin are increased during concomitant administration

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to it. The possibility of malignancy should be excluded before treatment if gastric ulcer is suspected.

Side Effects

Skin rash
Headache
Nausea/vomiting
Dizziness and light-headedness
Somnolence and insomnia
Reversible mental confusion
Arthritic and myalgic symptoms
Increases in liver enzymes

Pregnancy & Lactation

Results from epidemiological studies indicate no adverse effects on pregnancy or on the health of the fetus/newborn child. Breast-feeding should be discontinued if the use of Omeprazole is considered essential.

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel and Omizit
PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
Atrophic gastritis has been noted occasionally

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

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