Omed/Omed 20 Dosage & Drug Information

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Omeprazole

Indications/Uses

Omed Zollinger-Ellison syndrome; gastric & duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis. Omed 20 Conditions where inhibition of gastric acid secretion may be beneficial, including aspiration syndromes, dyspepsia, GERD, PUD & Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Omed inj Patient unable to take oral medication eg, severely ill patient w/ reflux esophagitis, duodenal or gastric ulcer 40 mg bolus once daily for up to 5 days. Omed 20 cap Acid related dyspepsia 10-20 mg daily for 2-4 wk. GERD 20 mg daily for 4-8 wk. Peptic ulcer 20 mg daily or 40 mg in severe case; 4 wk for duodenal ulcer & 8 wk for gastric ulcer. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 60 mg daily. Acid aspiration 40 mg in the evening before surgery & further 40 mg up to 6 hr pre-op.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately before a meal.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Impaired liver function. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, skin rash. Constipation, abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, flatulence. Pruritus & urticaria. Paresthesia, dizziness, lightheadedness & feeling faint. Headache.

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Drug Interactions

Increased blood conc of diazepam, phenytoin & anticoagulants eg, warfarin. May reduce absorption of azole antifungals eg, itraconazole & ketoconazole. Atazanavir, cyclosporin, disulfiram, voriconazole, ampicillin, Fe supplement.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BC01 - omeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Omed 20 cap 20 mg

Packing/Price

24's (P775/pack)

Form

Omed lyophilized powd for inj 40 mg

Packing/Price

(vial + 10 mL amp diluent) 10 mL x 1's (P380/vial)

Omed/Omed 20

omeprazole

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus