Prolok 40 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Omeprazole
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Prolok 20 mg capsule Prolok 40 mg injection

Title

Prolok

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Gastrointestinal Health

Description

Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers, NSAID-associated ulcers, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, acid-related dyspepsia, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and Helicobacter pylori-induced peptic ulcers.

Color Options

  • N/A

Dosage Form

Oral tablet, IV injection

Dosage Strength

20mg, 40mg, 60mg

Dimensions

N/A

Function

  • Reduction of gastric acid secretion
  • Ulcer treatment and prevention
  • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease management
  • Helicobacter pylori eradication

Material

N/A

Pharmacology

  • Inhibitor of gastric acid secretion
  • Blocks hydrogen-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) enzyme system

Onset of Action

Within one hour

Maximum Effect

Within two hours

Duration of Inhibition

Up to 72 hours

Dosage Instructions

  • 20mg once daily for various durations
  • Dosage adjustment for severe cases

Usability Features

  • Slow intravenous injection required for IV administration
  • Reconstitution of lyophilized powder with water for injection

Administration Instructions

  • IV injection given slowly over a period of 5 minutes
  • IV infusion over a period of 20-30 minutes or more

Interaction with Other Medications

  • Decreased absorption of ketoconazole
  • Metabolism in the liver through cytochrome P450
  • Potential impact on drug elimination

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to omeprazole
  • Suspicion of gastric ulcer related to malignancy

Side Effects

  • Mild and reversible adverse reactions
  • Potential skin, gastrointestinal, and neurological reactions
  • Gastric-related reactions such as constipation, flatulence, and dry mouth

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adverse effects indicated in pregnancy
  • Lack of information on passage into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Storage Conditions

Dry place, away from light and heat, keep out of reach of children

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