OMEZ 10mg Capsule 15’s

About the drug:
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor drug. This drug is sold under various brand names across the world.
Uses of the drug:
This is the drug that is used in the treatment of various diseases like dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, Zollinger?Ellison syndrome and GERD. But most commonly this drug is prescribed for GERD and peptic ulcer.
Working of the drug:
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It prevents the moving back of food and acid into the esophagus as it prevents the overproduction of the gastric acid. It also gives relief from the symptoms along with the healing of the ulcers and wounds of the digestive pathway.
Manufacturer:
The brands Omez and Omesac are manufactured by Dr. Reddy?s, India, while Protoloc is manufactured by another popular Indian pharma company USV ltd. You can buy Omez 10 mg online from 24x7pharma.com.
Dosage and strengths:
Omeprazole drug is available in the following dosage forms of different strengths:
? Omez 10 mg capsule
? Omez 40 mg tablet
? Omesec 20 mg capsule
? Protoloc 40 mg capsule
Before you take the drug:
? Do not take if you:
??Are allergic to Omeprazole or any other medicine containing proton pump inhibitors
??Are younger than 1 years of age, as it is not prescribed for this age
??Have a liver problem
??Have a kidney problem
? Tell your doctor if you:
??Are pregnant and breast feeding, unless the doctor tells you to take the drug
??Are taking Atazanavir or Cilostazol already as Omeprazole hinders their action and vice versa
Dosage:
How much to take the drug?
Take one pill each day. Generally a dose of 20 mg or 40 mg a day is recommended. However, your doctor will decide the strength of the drug, according to the condition you are being treated and how severe it is.
How to take the drug?
Swallow Omeprazole pill whole with a glass full of water. Do not crush or chew it. If done so, the drug may not work effectively.
You must swallow the whole tablet/capsule with one glass full of water. It may be taken with or without food. Do not crush or chew it. If you find difficulty in swallowing the tablet follow these steps:
1.?Take a half glass of non – carbonated water (do not take mineral water or any other liquid drink)
2.?Place the tablet in the water and stir it gently
3. Do not crush the tablet
4.?Tiny pellets would be formed
5. Drink the pellets with water within 30 minutes, do not chew the pellets
For how long to take it?
Omeprazole is a drug that relieves the symptoms completely and healing is usually complete within 4 weeks in most of the patients. Continue taking the drug as long as your doctor tells you.
Overdose:
You may need urgent medical assistance. Even if you do not feel any signs symptoms of poisoning go to the nearest hospital or call the doctor immediately.
Miss dose:
Take it as soon as possible if it?s not too late, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Do not double up the dose to compensate for the missed one.
side effects of the drug:
Tell your doctor if you feel uncomfortable, you may need medical assistance if you undergo any of the following side effects:
? Constipation
? Stomach pain
? Nausea
? Fever
? Red eyes
? Skin rashes
? Headache
? Wheezing
? Vomiting
? Rashes
? Dry mouth and dizziness
? Blurred vision
? Increased heart beat in males?
? Tremors
? Hair loss
? Pain or indigestion
? Blood/black stools
? Vomit blood or food
In these cases you may require immediate medical help. Do not get alarmed by the list. You may /may not experience all of them.
Common drug interactions
The following drugs should be avoided in case doctor prescribes you Omeprazole in order to avoid possible drug interactions:
? Atazanavir and Nelfinavir
? Cilostazol
? Ketoconazole, Itraconazole and Voriconazole
? Diazepam
? St John’s Wort-A herbal remedy used to treat mood disorders
? Warfarin
? Tacrolimus?
? Digoxin
These medicines may be affected by Omeprazole or may affect how well it works. You can buy Omez 10 mg online from 24x7pharma.com to earn great benefits.
Warning
Things to remember:
? The drug must be taken in the same quantity as provided by the doctor
? Do tell your doctor if you are planning to use any new drug along with Omeprazole
? Do not take the drug above its expiry date, and ask the pharmacist about the way of disposing of expired or left out drugs