Omeprazole is medicine for overcomestomach disorders, such as stomach acid diseaseand stomach ulcer. This medicine could reduce acid production in thestomach.
Omeprazole is useful for relieving the symptoms of stomach ulcers and heartburn caused by acid reflux disease or peptic ulcer. This drug also helps heal damage to the tissues of the stomach and esophagus.
TrademarkOmeprazole:Omeprazole, Omeprazole sodium, Prilos, Ozid, and Inhipump, Rocer, Pumpitor.
Drug InformationOmeprazole
| group | Proton pump inhibitor type ulcer drugs proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) |
| Active Ingredients | Omeprazole |
| Category | Prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Reduce stomach acid levels |
| Consumed by | Adults and children |
| Pregnancy and breastfeeding category | Category N: Not categorized. Pregnant and lactating women are not recommended to take Omeprazole before consulting a doctor. Omeprazole can be absorbed into breast milk. Therefore, check with your doctor before using it. |
| Shape | Capsules and injections. |
Warning BeforeUsing Omeprazole
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to omeprazole or to other PPI medicines, such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole, and pantoprazole.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking HIV medications that contain rilpivirine.
- Omeprazole can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual or if you have blood in your urine after taking omeprazole.
- Consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
- Call your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction or overdose occurs.
Dose and Rules of Use Omeprazole
The dose of omeprazole varies, depending on the condition of the user. The following are the dosages of omeprazole to treat some conditions in adults:
- Acid reflux disease (GERD)
Dosage: 20-40 mg per day.
- stomach ulcer
Dosage: 20-40 mg per day, for 4 to 8 weeks.
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Dosage: 60-360 mg per day, divided into 3 doses (every 8 hours).
- Duodenal ulcer
Dosage: 20 mg per day, for 4-8 weeks.
- Infection Helicobacter pylori
Dosage: 20 mg, 2 times daily, for 10 days.
- Erosive esophagitis
Dosage: 20 mg per day, for 4-8 weeks.
The dose of omeprazole for children and people with liver disorders will be adjusted by the doctor.
Method MUsing Omeprazole Correctly
Omeprazole is taken once a day in the morning. This medicine does not cause stomach upset, so it can be taken with or without food. Doctors recommend omeprazole to be taken 2 times a day, in the morning and evening.
If you forget to take omeprazole, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. Do not take the drug if it is near the time of your next dose.
Omeprazole Interactions with Other Drugs
Omeprazole can decrease stomach acid, so it can affect the action of medicines that need to be digested with the help of stomach acid, such as pazopanib, rilpivirine, and antifungal drugs. In addition, there are several interactions that can occur if omeprazole is taken with other drugs, namely:
- Decreases the effectiveness of the drug clopidogrel in helping prevent a heart attack or stroke.
- Decreases the effectiveness of the drug erlotinib for treating cancer.
- Increases the effect and levels of atorvastatin in the blood, thereby increasing a person's risk of liver damage.
- Increases the levels and effects of alprazolam, putting the user at risk for respiratory problems and extreme drowsiness.
Side effects and Danger Omeprazole
Omeprazole can cause stomach pain and headaches. Immediately consult a doctor if these side effects appear, especially if the side effects do not subside even though the use of the drug has been stopped.
In addition to stomach pain and headaches, other side effects to watch out for are:
- Low levels of potassium in the blood, which causes symptoms such as muscle cramps, abnormal heartbeat (slow, fast, or irregular), and seizures.
- The worsening of symptoms in people with lupus.
- Digestive disorders, such as persistent diarrhea and the presence of blood or mucus in the stool.
- Lack of vitamin B12, which causes complaints of weakness, canker sores, numbness, and tingling in the hands or feet.
- Allergic reactions to drugs, such as the appearance of a rash, dizziness, to shortness of breath.