Osyn-20 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (60's pack: ৳ 240.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Mst pharma

Indications

  • Gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • As prophylaxis in patients with a history of NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
  • 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

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

Route of Administration

  • Oral
  • Intravenous

Interaction

  • Decreased absorption of ketoconazole
  • Delayed elimination of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin
  • Increased plasma concentrations of Osyn-20 and clarithromycin
  • No interaction with phenacetin, theophylline, caffeine, propranolol, etc.
  • Increased bioavailability of digoxin

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to omeprazole
  • Suspected gastric ulcer with possibility of malignancy

Side Effects

  • Mild and reversible adverse reactions
  • Skin rash, urticaria, pruritus, photosensitivity
  • Diarrhea, headache, constipation, nausea/vomiting
  • Dry mouth, stomatitis, paraesthesia, dizziness
  • Arthritic and myalgic symptoms
  • Blurred vision, taste disturbance, peripheral edema
  • Liver enzyme increases

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adverse effects on pregnancy or fetus/child health
  • Can be used during pregnancy
  • No information on passage into breast milk
  • Discontinue breastfeeding if Omeprazole essential

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use with clopidogrel
  • Increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
  • Atrophic gastritis with long-term use
  • Methotrexate toxicities

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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