Omecent 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Centeon pharma ltd
Also available as
Omecent 40 mg capsule

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
  • Prophylaxis of acid aspiration during general anesthesia
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
  • Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcer

Pharmacology

  • Inhibitor of gastric acid secretion
  • Blocker of hydrogen-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) enzyme system
  • Onset of antisecretory effect within one hour
  • Maximal effect within two hours
  • Inhibition of secretion lasts up to 72 hours

Dosage

  • Dosage for benign gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • Dosage for NSAID-associated duodenal or gastric ulcer
  • Dosage for gastro-esophageal reflux disease
  • Dosage for long-term management of acid reflux disease
  • Dosage for acid-related dyspepsia
  • Dosage for prophylaxis of acid aspiration
  • Dosage for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Administration

  • Direction for use of IV Injection
  • Direction for use of IV Infusion
  • IV infusion period of 20-30 minutes or more
  • Intravenous administration only
  • Reconstitution of injection
  • Intravenous infusion over a period of 20-30 minutes or more
  • Use within 4 hours of reconstitution (IV Injection)
  • Use within 12 hours when dissolved in saline (IV Infusion)

Interaction

  • Decreased intragastric acidity affecting ketoconazole absorption
  • Metabolism in the liver through cytochrome P450
  • Delayed elimination of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin
  • Increased plasma concentrations during concomitant administration

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity
  • Suspicion of gastric ulcer malignancy

Side Effects

  • Skin rash, urticaria, and pruritus
  • Photosensitivity and bullous eruption
  • Diarrhea and headache
  • Gastrointestinal reactions
  • Dry mouth and stomatitis
  • Dizziness and vertigo

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adverse effects on pregnancy
  • Use during pregnancy
  • Discontinuation of breastfeeding if essential use

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel
  • Association with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures
  • Atrophic gastritis in long-term use

Therapeutic Class

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

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

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