Omilock Capsule

Omilock Capsule

omeprazole

Manufacturer:

SM Pharmaceuticals

Distributor:

SM Pharmaceuticals
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Omeprazole
Indications/Uses
Duodenal & benign gastric ulcer, H pylori-associated peptic ulcer, reflux oesophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Long-term therapy for recurrent duodenal ulcer.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Duodenal & benign gastric ulcers 20 mg once daily for 4-8 wk, may be increased to 40 mg once daily for 4 wk. Long-term therapy for recurrent duodenal ulcer 20 mg once daily for 1 yr. Prevention of duodenal ulcer disease relapse 10 mg once daily, may be increased to 20-40 mg once daily. Reflux oesophagitis 20 mg once daily for 4-8 wk. Severe reflux oesophagitis 40 mg once daily for 8 wk. Management of healed reflux oesophagitis 10 mg once daily, may be increased to 20-40 mg once daily. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Initially 60 mg once daily. Dose range: 20-120 mg tds. H pylori-associated PUD Usual dose: 40 mg w/ amoxicillin 1.5 g daily (given as 750 mg bd) for 2 wk. Hepatic impairment 10-20 mg daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately before a meal.
Special Precautions
Exclude gastric malignancy prior to therapy. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus; severe hypomagnesaemia. Increased risk of osteoporosis, hip- wrist- & spine-related fractures. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Vit B12 deficiency. Long-term use. Chronic, current or history of hepatic disease. Not recommended in pregnancy. Lactation. Not recommended in neonates & paed. Elderly & geriatrics.
Adverse Reactions
Benign fundic gland polyps; abdominal pain or colic.
Drug Interactions
Increased bioavailability of digoxin. Increased plasma conc of diazepam, phenytoin, warfarin. Prolonged aminopyrine & antipyrine t½. Reduced absorption of ampicillin esters, Fe salts or ketoconazole. Increased leukopenic &/or thrombocytopenic effects of bone marrow depressants.
MIMS Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
ATC Classification
A02BC01 - omeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Presentation/Packing
Form
Omilock cap 20 mg
Packing/Price
2 × 7's
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