Omicap Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Omeprazole

Indications/Uses

Duodenal & gastric ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, reflux oesophagitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Active gastric duodenal ulcer 20 mg daily for 2-4 wk. Severe duodenal ulcer & erosive esophagitis 40 mg daily for 4-8 wk. Reflux oesophagitis 20 mg daily for 4-8 wk. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome 60 mg daily. Duration adjusted to response.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately before a meal.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Increase in gastric carcinogenic tumours. Childn. Pregnancy & lactation (discontinue during therapy).

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, diarrhoea, abdominal colic, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, rash, flatulence, constipation, cough & asthenia.

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Drug Interactions

May interfere w/ CYP450 enzyme system; may induce or inhibit metabolism of diazepam, warfarin & phenytoin. May interfere w/ absorption of drugs where gastric pH is an important determination of its bioavailability (eg, ketoconazole, ampicillin, esters & Fe salts).

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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).

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Omicap 20 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Omicap

omeprazole

Manufacturer:

Micro Labs

Distributor:

Atlanta Medicare