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.
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