Generic
name: Omeprazole Injection
Brand name: Zegerid, Prilosec, Losec, Prilosec OTC,
Description
Omeprazole is compounded with the antibiotic drug amoxicillin (or
metronidazole in penicillin-hypersensitive patients) in the one week
eradication triple therapy for helicobacter pylori. Infection by
helicobacter pylori is the causal factor in the majority of
digestion and duodenal ulcers.
Uses
Omeprazole is widely applied to treat evidences of gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess acidic
formulations in the stomach. This injection is also used to
encourage healing of corrosive esophagitis or damage to your
esophagus caused by stomach acid. Omeprazole, when combined with
antibiotics, is used to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with
helicobacter pylori.
Dosage
It is available for intravenous use. The injection pack is a
combination pack consisting of a vial and a separate ampule of
reconstituting solution. Each 10 ml clear glass vial contains a
white to off-white freeze-dried powder consisting of omeprazole
sodium 42.6 mg equivalent to 40 mg of omeprazole. Most oral
omeprazole preparations are enteric-coated, due to the rapid
degradation of the drug in the acidic conditions of the stomach.
This is most commonly achieved by formulating enteric-coated
granules within capsules, enteric-coated tablets, and the
multiple-unit pellet system.
Safety tips
- Let your doctor know if you are allergic to dobutamine or any
other drugs.
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking.
- You should tell your doctor if you ever had heart valve
disease or high blood pressure.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking dobutamine, call your doctor immediately.
Common side effects
Some of the most frequent side effects of omeprazole are :
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Itching (pruritis)
- fever or sore throat
- Redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin,
including inside the mouth
- Skin rash, itching
Disclaimer:The above information is for general
understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical
practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.
