Prolok 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Omeprazole
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Prolok 40 mg injection Prolok 40 mg capsule

Title

Prolok

Categories

Medicine
Gastrointestinal Health

Description

Omeprazole, a substituted benzimidazole, is an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion.

Dosage Usage

20 mg once daily for 4 weeks in duodenal ulceration
8 weeks in gastric ulceration
Severe or recurrent cases dose to be increased to 40 mg daily
Maintenance dose for recurrent duodenal ulcer, 20 mg once daily

Indications

Gastric and duodenal ulcer
NSAID-associated duodenal and gastric ulcer
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Long-term management of acid reflux disease
Acid-related dyspepsia
Severe ulcerating reflux esophagitis

Mode of Action

Inhibits gastric acid secretion by blocking H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system
Onset of the antisecretory effect occurs within one hour
Maximum effect occurring within two hours
Inhibition of secretion lasts up to 72 hours

Administration

IV injection for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
IV infusion given over a period of 20-30 minutes or more

Interaction

Decreased intragastric acidity may reduce the absorption of ketoconazole
Metabolised in the liver through cytochrome P450
Can delay the elimination of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Omeprazole

Side Effects

Skin rash, urticaria, and pruritus
Photosensitivity, bullous eruption, erythema multiforme, angioedema, and alopecia
Diarrhoea and headache
Gastrointestinal reactions including constipation, nausea/vomiting, flatulence, and abdominal pain

Pregnancy Lactation

Omeprazole can be used during pregnancy

Precautions Warnings

Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel and Prolok

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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