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Omeprazole

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Uses of Omeprazole

  • Omeprazole is used to treat conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It helps with heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and peptic ulcer disease. 
  • Omeprazole also treats gastric and duodenal ulcers and erosive esophagitis, which is inflammation in the esophagus caused by acid.

Side effects of Omeprazole

  • Diarrhoea 
  • Flatulence 
  • Headache 
  • Nausea 
  • Stomach Pain 
  • Vomiting 
  • Abdominal Pain

How Omeprazole works

  • Omeprazole falls under the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) category. It relieves acid indigestion and heartburn by decreasing stomach acid production.

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Expert Advice

Omeprazole is an effective and safe medication. The following are some helpful guidelines for avoiding acidity: Reduce your intake of sodas, citrus juices, fried foods, and caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. It is best to avoid eating late at night or just before going to bed. Consult your doctor if you don't feel better after taking Omeprazole for 14 days because you may suffer from another problem that requires help. If you experience severe stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhoea that is watery in appearance, you should consult your doctor immediately. If you take Omeprazole for an extended time, you develop severely weak bones and a mineral shortage, such as magnesium insufficiency. Follow your doctor's advice and consume the recommended amounts of calcium and magnesium in your diet or as supplements. Without consulting your doctor, do not discontinue taking the Omeprazole medication. Consult your doctor immediately after if you have less urination, Oedema (swelling caused by fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and a rash or fever. These symptoms may indicate kidney disease.

Frequently asked questions

No, using it during pregnancy may not be safe. Although there is a lack of information in human research, there is evidence from animal studies that this is harmful to a fetus. Your doctor will consider the risks and benefits before a prescription is given. Please consult your physician.

Within 1 hour, you must experience the benefit of Omeprazole.

No, it's likely unsafe to take Omeprazole during breastfeeding. According to limited human data, the medicine may enter the breast milk and harm the unborn baby.

Yes, it's likely safe to take Omeprazole in kidney disease patients. No modification to the dosage is recommended. If you have any problems, you should consult your doctor.

Yes, it should be used with precaution, specifically if you have a history of liver disorders or problems. Some patients may need a dosage modification of the medicine. If you have any problems, you should consult your doctor.

It is not recommended to use any anticoagulants (clopidogrel, warfarin), azole antifungals (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nelfinavir, atazanavir), iron supplements, antibiotic (ampicillin, rifampin), heart medicine (digoxin) and anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Before using any prescription or over-the-counter medications, you must consult your doctor.

Do not use Omeprazole if you have an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to any of its components. Do not take the medicine if you take St. John's wort plant. Due to a possible interaction, it may increase the chance of serious adverse effects. We recommend that you consult a doctor as soon as possible.

No, please do not stop taking Omeprazole without first consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of the medicine does have the possibility of causing side effects, including nausea and vomiting.

No, it is unlikely to affect fertility in either men or women. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to justify any clear conclusion. Consult your doctor for the most accurate information.

Yes, in some cases it can cause diarrhoea as a side effect. Normally, this is not a problem, but if you suffer a fever, stomach problems, and continuous watery stools that will not go quickly, get medical attention right soon.

No, drinking alcohol while taking Omeprazole may increase stomach acid production and lead to dehydration, lowering the effectiveness of the Omeprazole. Therefore, it is important to avoid alcohol completely and consult a physician before using Omeprazole.

Yes, it may cause deficiencies in Vitamin B12 and vitamin C. When taken orally, Vitamin B12 needs an acidic environment in the stomach to be absorbed. However, this medication reduces gastric acid secretion.

Yes, it is safe with domperidone when recommended by your doctor. Please don't try to medicate yourself.

No, it reduces excessive stomach acid production, which causes acid reflux and heartburn. Consult your doctor immediately if you see any blood in your stool or mucous.

Yes, it should not cause any adverse effects for major people. However, Omeprazole must be taken before breakfast in the morning. It reduces acid production in the stomach because major acid is formed in the morning.

No, it is recommended that children under 12 years old (at least 20 kg or more weight required) take precautions while using Omeprazole. There is a possibility that the dosage of the medicine must be adjusted. It is important to consult a medical doctor before giving any medication to your child.

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