Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT OMEPREN CAPSULE
OMEPREN CAPSULE contains Omeprazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Proton pump inhibitors. It is used in the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (acid contents in the stomach flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach causing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bitter taste, discomfort in upper abdomen) in children (above 1 years of age) and adults.
It is used in adults to manage gastric (stomach), duodenal ulcer (upper part of the intestine), ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition with antibiotics (including children) and ulcers due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Also, it is used in adults to manage Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (increased acid secretion in the stomach due to growth in pancreas resulting in abdominal pain, diarrhoea, gnawing or discomfort in upper abdomen, heartburn, nausea and vomiting).
OMEPREN CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with history of allergic reactions to omeprazole or any other proton pump inhibitors (Ex. pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole and esomeprazole).
Before taking OMEPREN CAPSULE, tell your doctor if you have any severe liver problems, weight loss, swallowing problems, stomach pain or indigestion, osteoporosis (condition in which bones become weak and brittle), vitamin B12 deficiency, schedule for specific blood test (chromogranin A).
OMEPREN CAPSULE can be used in pregnant and breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor. OMEPREN CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) due to increased risk of fractures.
The most common side effects of taking OMEPREN CAPSULE are headache, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation and flatulence. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects bothers you.
USES OF OMEPREN CAPSULE
Used in the management of the following conditions:
- gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (in adults and children)
- gastric (stomach) ulcer, duodenal ulcer
- ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori bacteria in addition with antibiotics (in adults and children)
- ulcers due to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
HOW OMEPREN CAPSULE WORKS
OMEPREN CAPSULE effectively lowers the amount of acid produced in the stomach by irreversibly binding to and inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium ATPase pump that resides on the lining of the digestive tract. This kind of action helps to reduce vomiting, promote healing of damaged stomach tissue in ulcers.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take OMEPREN CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow OMEPREN CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of OMEPREN CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF OMEPREN CAPSULE
COMMON
- headache
- diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence
- nausea, vomiting
- benign polys in the stomach
UNCOMMON
- swelling of the feet and ankles
- disturbed sleep (insomnia)
- dizziness, tingling or prickling sensation, feeling sleepy
- spinning feeling (vertigo)
- skin rash, lumpy rash (hives) and itchy skin
- generally feeling unwell and lacking energy
- fracture in the hip, wrist or spine
RARE
- signs of reduced sodium in the blood (weakness, vomiting and cramps)
- feeling agitated, confused or depressed
- taste changes
- eyesight problems such as blurred vision
- suddenly feeling wheezy or short of breath (bronchospasm)
- dry mouth
- inflammation inside of the mouth, sore mouth or ulcers
- hair loss (alopecia)
- skin rash on exposure to sunshine
- severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis)
- joint pains (arthralgia) or muscle pains (myalgia)
- increased sweating
Stop taking OMEPREN CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of severe allergic reaction (sudden wheezing, swelling of lips, tongue, throat or body, skin rash, fainting, and difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
- signs of toxic epidermal toxic necrolysis or stevens -johnson syndrome (reddening of the skin with peeling or blisters, also severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals)
- liver problems (signs include yellowing of skin, dark urine and tiredness)
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