Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ome 20. Please consult your doctor.
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Ome 20 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Pl...
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Ome 20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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It is not known whether Ome 20 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ome 20 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ome 20 is recommended.
CAUTION
Ome 20 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ome 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
A lower dose may be advised in patients with liver disease and who have to take this medicine for a long ti...
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Medicine Overview of Ome 20mg Capsule
Introduction
Ome 20 is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associat...
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Uses of Ome 20
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Ome 20
Common
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Headache
Nausea
Stomach pain
Vomiting
How to use Ome 20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ome 20 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Ome 20 works
Ome 20 is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
What if you forget to take Ome 20?
If you miss a dose of Ome 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attentio...
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Long-term use of Ome 20 can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and mag...
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Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue...
Delayed-release cap: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before meals. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush. For patients w/ difficult...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Peptic ulcer
Adult: 20 or 40 mg/day in severe cases for 4 wk (duodenal ulcer) or for 8 wk (gastric ulcer).
Maintenance: 10-20 mg/day.
All d...
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Child Dose
Oral
GERD
Indicated for treatment of GERD
<1 year: Safety and efficacy not established
> 1 year
5-10 kg: 5 mg PO qDay
10-20 kg: 10 mg PO qDay
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to any of its component.
Mode of Action
Omeprazole is a substituted benzimidazole gastric antisecretory agent and is also known as PPI. It blocks the final step in gastric acid secretion by ...
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Precaution
Gastric malignancy should be ruled out. Pregnancy, lactation, childn <1 yr. Monitoring Parameters Monitor Mg concentrations prior to initiation and pe...
Risk Summary
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Omeprazole in pregnant women. Available epidemiologic data fail to demonstrate an...
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Interaction
Increased risk of hypomagnesaemia w/ diuretics. May increase INR and prothrombin time w/ warfarin. Increased risk of digoxin-induced cardiotoxic effec...
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