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Omez 20mg Capsule 20s is used to treat various stomach and digestive tract issues, such as duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and moderate to severe reflux esophagitis.
-Alcohol consumption can irritate the stomach lining and worsen acid reflux or stomach ulcer symptoms. -Therefore, alcohol intake is not advisable while being treated for these conditions.
-It is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy.
-It is generally considered safe for use during breastfeeding.-It can be used during breastfeeding as it's unlikely to pass into significant amounts in breast milk.
-Generally, it's considered safe for the kidneys when used at prescribed doses. -Caution must be taken while using it.
-Generally, it's considered safe for the liver when used at prescribed doses. -It's crucial to use it cautiously in individuals with severe liver disease.
It is safe to drive if you does not feel any symptom; but if you feel nauseous after taking the medicine, avoid driving.
When a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much, stomach contents and acid can come back up into your esophagus and mouth, causing discomfort. Omez Capsule, part of a group called proton pump inhibitors, decreases stomach acid production, relieving heartburn and acid reflux pain.
If you forget a dose of the drug, take it ASAP. If close to the next dose, skip the missed one and stick to your usual schedule.
Duodenal ulcers are the sore forms in the duodenum (first part of small intestine); food enter here from stomach. Gastric ulcers are an open sore develop when stomach acid destroy internal protective lining of your stomach.
- Boil some mint leaves in water and have a glass of this after meals. - Sucking on a piece of clove is another effective remedy. - Jaggery, lemon, banana, almonds and yogurt are all known to give you instant relief from acidity. - Excessive smoking and drinking will increase acidity, so cut down.
Take omeprazole capsules or delayed-release capsules before a meal, preferably in the morning. Omeprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take omeprazole powder for oral suspension on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal.
In recent years, the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), especially omeprazole, has been associated with development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). These drugs are widely used worldwide. Although some studies have found an association between the use of PPI and the onset of acute renal failure and CKD.
Omez Capsule is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It helps treat acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease.
Omez can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone works by increasing the gut motility and Omez decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
These include prescription-strength famotidine (Pepcid) and nizatidine. These medications are generally well-tolerated but long-term use may be associated with a slight increase in risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency and bone fractures. Prescription-strength proton pump inhibitors.
Its usual to take omeprazole once a day in the morning. For severe illness, you can take it twice a day – in the morning and in the evening. Common side effects include headaches, diarrhoea and stomach pain. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.
The recommended dose is 20 mg omeprazole twice a day for one week. Your doctor will also tell you to take two antibiotics among amoxicillin, clarithromycin and metronidazole.
Bone fractures warning: People who take several doses of a proton pump inhibitor drug, such as omeprazole, every day for a year or longer may have an increased risk of bone fractures. These bone breaks may be more likely to happen in your hip, wrist, or spine. Talk to your doctor about your risk of bone fractures.
Patients with cardiac disease can take Omez as prescribed by the doctor. However, Omez can interact with certain drugs (e.g clopidogrel, digoxin) which might be used by a patient with an underlying cardiac disease. Patients taking Omez and digoxin may need to be monitored for digoxin toxicity. Omez decreases the activation of clopidogrel, thus reducing its effects. Patients taking these medicines together need to be monitored closely by a doctor.
Omeprazole can be taken before or after food, although taking it before food can be preferable. If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, you can take it when you remember (unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the missed dose).
1) Disruption of gut bacteria Studies have shown that people treated with omeprazole have different types of bacteria in their gut compared to untreated patients. Specifically, people taking omeprazole have higher counts of “bad” bacteria like Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and some strains of E. coli.
These pumps are responsible for releasing acid into the stomach. PPIs such as omeprazole will block the release of acid, thus decreasing the acidity inside the stomach. Omeprazole takes around 1 hour to block the production of stomach acid, and its maximal effect occurs around 2 hours after taking the pill.
Uses of Omez 20 Cap 20S Omez capsule is used in the treatment of heartburn and chest pain due to stomach acid reflux disease in which acidic content from the stomach comes up to food pipe and mouth. Treatment of ulcers of stomach, intestine and inflammation and erosion of food pipe due to stomach acid.
Omez may cause vitamin B12 and vitamin C deficiency. When taken orally, vitamin B12 requires an acidic environment for its absorption from the stomach while Omez causes a decrease in the gastric acid secretion. You may need to take vitamin B12 supplements along with it. The clinical significance of the decrease in vitamin C levels is not known, so vitamin C supplementation is not recommended.
You should not take it if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used for HIV infection). Let your doctor know if you are suffering from any liver problems, persistent diarrhea or vomiting, black stools (blood-stained stools), unusual weight loss, trouble swallowing, stomach pain or indigestion. Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had an allergic skin reaction with Omez. This medicine should not be given to children who are less than 1 year of age or whose body weight is less than 10 kgs. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking Omez to avoid harmful effects on the baby.
Take Omez for as long as advised by your doctor. The duration of taking Omez would vary depending on your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.
Omez can cause osteoporosis (thinning of bones) as it decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency. This leads to an increased risk of bone fractures on long-term use, like hip, wrist or spine fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (these can increase the risk of osteoporosis) before starting your therapy. Consult your doctor on ways to prevent this. Your doctor may advise you calcium or vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk.
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. These antibiotics fight bacteria in the body. Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole is a combination medicine used to prevent stomach ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H.
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