Procap 40 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))
Unit Price: ৳ 8.02 (5 x 4: ৳ 160.40)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Omeprazole |
Company | Orion pharma ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Gastric and duodenal ulcer
- NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
- Prophylaxis in patients with a history of 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
- Onset of antisecretory effect within one hour
- Maximum effect within two hours
- Inhibition of secretion lasts up to 72 hours
Dosage
- 20 mg once daily for gastric and duodenal ulcer
- 40 mg daily for severe or recurrent cases
- 10-20 mg daily for acid-related dyspepsia
- 40 mg on the preceding evening for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
- 60 mg once daily for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- 20 mg twice daily for Helicobacter pylori eradication regimen
Administration
- IV Injection for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
- IV Infusion over a period of 20-30 minutes or more
Interaction
- Decreased intragastric acidity affecting the absorption of ketoconazole
- Metabolized in the liver through cytochrome P450
- Potential interaction with several drugs like warfarin, phenytoin, and clarithromycin
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Suspected gastric ulcer with possibility of malignancy
Side Effects
- Skin rash, urticaria, and pruritus
- Photosensitivity and bullous eruption
- Diarrhea and headache
- Nausea/vomiting, flatulence, and abdominal pain
- Dizziness, light headedness, and feeling faint
- Mental confusion, agitation, and depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adverse effects on pregnancy or fetus/newborn child
- No information available on passage into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid concomitant use with clopidogrel
- Possible association with increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
- Atrophic gastritis in long-term treatment
- Concomitant use with methotrexate may lead to toxicities
Therapeutic Class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
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