Prolok 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Omeprazole |
Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
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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