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Omecaplus belongs to the group of drugs that inhibit the proton pump system in the gastric parietal cells. Omecaplus is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers with the main ingredient being Omeprazole 20mg and other excipients just enough for one hard capsule.1. What are the effects of Omecaplus?
Omecaplus is indicated for use in the following cases:Stomach and duodenal ulcers. Zollinger Ellison syndrome. Prophylaxis of acid inhalation during anesthesia during surgery. Treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
2. How to use Omecaplus properly
2.1. How to use
Omecaplus drug wants to be effective, the patient should swallow the tablet whole with water, do not break, crush or chew the tablet.2.2. Dosage
The exact dose of Omecaplus depends on the disease and condition of each person, but the dosage will be different:Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux: Take Omecaplus 1 tablet / day, use it for 4 - 8 days. weeks if the disease is not completely cured. Treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers: For patients with simple ulcers: Take 1 tablet/day. If gastric ulcer, duodenal severe should take 2 tablets / day. Maintenance dose for 8 weeks and duodenal ulcer maintenance drug for 4 weeks. Treatment of gastric ulcer and Helicobacter pylori eradication: Usual dose is to use 2 tablets/day, divided into 2 oral doses. Stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDs: Take 1 tablet per day. Zollinger Ellison syndrome: Take 3 tablets / time / day. Prophylaxis of acid aspiration during surgical anesthesia: Take 2 tablets of Omeprazole the night before surgery and take another 1-2 tablets 4-6 hours before surgery. Patients with impaired renal function: No dose adjustment of Omecaplus is required. Patients with liver failure: Take 1/2 or 1 tablet/day. Elderly (>65 years): No dose adjustment is required. There are limited data on the safety and efficacy of omeprazole in children. Therefore, consider or consult a doctor before using for children
3. Contraindications to Omecaplus
Omecaplus drug is not used in the following cases:Patients with hypersensitivity, allergy to Omeprazole, Esomeprazol, Lansoprazol, Pantoprazol, Rabeprazole or to any of the ingredients of the drug. Severe progressive hepatitis. Omeprazole should not be used by nursing or pregnant women. Used in combination with Nelfinavir.
4. What side effects does Omecaplus cause when used?
Patients may experience some side effects when taking Omecaplus such as:Dizziness, drowsiness Nausea, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal bloating Urticaria, rash, red rash Decrease in white blood cell count, deficiency blood , decreased total blood cells , agranulocytosis . Increased transaminases Sweating Peripheral edema, angioedema Fever and anaphylaxis Confusion, hearing disturbances in the elderly,... Mild symptoms usually disappear when the patient stops taking Omecaplus . Severe symptoms that are life-threatening, patients need to immediately see a doctor, medical consultant for effective treatment.
5. Omecaplus drug interactions
Below is a list of drugs that can cause drug interactions when combined with Omecaplus.Omecaplus drug will slow down the effect and elimination and increase the blood concentration of Phenytoin, Diazepam, Warfarin drugs. Omeprazole in combination with Cyclosporin will increase blood levels of this drug. Omeprazole with HP-killing antibiotics will increase the HP-killing effect of these drugs. Dicoumarol in combination with Omeprazole enhances the anticoagulant effect of Dicoumarol. Increases the effect and reduces the metabolism of Nifedipine. Increases the concentration of Omeprazole by 2 times when combined with Clarithromycin. Clopidogrel in combination with Omeprazole will reduce the amount of metabolites converted to the active form, reducing the antiplatelet effect of Clopidogrel. Increases blood levels of the drugs Tacrolimus, Digoxin when used with Omeprazole. Patients should tell their doctor or pharmacist the names of all medications they are taking to treat other medical conditions. The doctor will consider the combination of using Omecaplus together or not, to avoid interactions.
6. Note when using Omecaplus drug treatment
Here are a few notes for patients before taking Omecaplus to ensure safety to the body:Refer to the Omecaplus user manual before taking the drug. Do not use Omeprazole when it is expired, watery, moldy,... After using a course of Omeprazole, the patient should go back to the gastrointestinal ulcer to see if there is an improvement so that the doctor can change the dose. appropriate amount of medication. Omeprazole creates a favorable environment for bacteria to grow. Therefore, the patient will usually be prescribed some antibiotics to prevent gastrointestinal infections. Omeprazole should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. If you have to take medication, you need a prescription from a doctor. Patients with weight loss, persistent vomiting, hematemesis, black stools, suspected gastric ulcer should exclude the possibility of malignancy because Omeprazole can alleviate these symptoms. Omeprazole has no data on the ability to drive or use machines. However, side effects may include dizziness and visual disturbances. When taking Omeprazole, patients should not drive or operate machinery to ensure safety.
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