Omeprazole
Uses of Omeprazole
Omeprazole is commonly used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease acid reflux, heartburn, intestinal ulcers, peptic ulcer disease, and stomach ulcers
How Omeprazole Works
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It is an Antacid. Omeprazole works by blocking the process of gastric acid secretion of a certain enzyme which is present in the gastric parietal cells.
Side Effects of Omeprazole
Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting Abdominal pain, Insomnia, Headache, Diarrhea, Constipation
Warnings
Kidney Safe If Prescribed
Omeprazole can be used in patients with kidney impairment.
Alcohol Safe
It is safe to consume alcohol with Omeprazole. Consuming Omeprazole with alcohol will not interfere with the way the medication works.
Pregnancy Not Safe
Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Driving Generally Safe
Omeprazole usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Liver Safe If Prescribed
The metabolism of Omeprazole in patients with liver dysfunction is impaired, resulting in an increased AUC. Omeprazole has not shown any tendency to accumulate with once daily dosing.
Lactation Safe If Prescribed
Omeprazole is excreted in small amounts in the breast milk but is not likely to influence the child when therapeutic doses are used.