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Omicap drugs are currently circulating on the market in 2 forms, Omicap-20 has the main ingredient in each tablet of 20mg omeprazole and Omicap-kit contains a combination of 3 drugs in the same blister including: 1 omeprazole 20mg tablet, 1 clarithromycin 250mg tablet and 1 tinidazol 500mg tablet. Today's article mainly provides information about Omicap brand-name drug Omicap-kit.1. What are the uses of Omicap?
Peptic ulcer disease is becoming more and more common in modern life today. Patients often focus on treating the typical symptoms of the disease such as heartburn, belching, sharp pain in the epigastrium, ... but often pay little attention to another potentially more dangerous factor, which is the disease itself. Helicobacter pylori (abbreviated as HP bacteria). HP is a species of bacteria living in the human stomach, they survive in an acidic environment by secreting a neutralizing enzyme called urease. HP tends to attack chronic gastritis and up to 70% of peptic ulcers in Vietnam are positive for HP.
In case HP bacteria is detected in gastric juice, the patient should take a combination treatment regimen of PPI and appropriate antibiotics. Omicap integrates these drugs into the same pack so that patients can easily use them, in case they forget to take medicine.
Each Omicap drug kit is divided into 2 small parts. In each portion contains 3 pills:
1 tablet of omeprazole 20mg: This is an active ingredient in the PPI group, which has the ability to inhibit the proton pump. Thereby, limiting the process of acid secretion of the stomach. 1 tablet of clarithromycin 250mg and 1 tablet of tinidazol 500mg: The combination of these two antibiotics is capable of killing HP bacteria. Thus, the drug Omicap is used to treat peptic ulcers that test positive for HP bacteria.
2. Dosage and how to use Omicap
On each kit Omicap medicine is divided into 2 small parts with 2 different colors. The 3 tablets above are printed in red packaging, with the word "Morning" meaning to take in the morning. The 3 tablets below are printed in blue packaging, with the word "Evening" meaning use in the evening.
Thus, Omicap drug is divided into 2 times a day, 3 tablets each time. The drug is recommended to be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals. The patient should not break or chew the tablet as this may cause the drug to lose its effectiveness.
3. Notes when using Omicap
Do not use Omicap in patients with a history of allergy to omeprazole, clarithromycin or tinidazole. Patients using Omicap may face some unwanted effects such as: Digestive disorders, dizziness, lightheadedness, skin irritation, endocrine disorders, affecting liver function, disorders. circulation,... However, the severity of these symptoms depends on the location of each patient. You should tell your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms. Omicap should not be combined with drugs such as rifamycin, warfarin, diazepam, theophylline, digoxin, ketoconazole because they have the potential to occur drug interactions that affect the concentration and effectiveness of Omicap during treatment. Besides treatment with Omicap, patients need to follow a healthy lifestyle, limit staying up late or excessive stress, avoid eating hot spicy foods. This lifestyle will help the stomach reduce acid secretion, thereby making your peptic ulcer condition better. If you accidentally forget a dose of Omicap, take it as soon as possible. However, keep in mind that the time interval between 2 consecutive doses should not be too close. Avoid taking 2 doses at once. Hopefully the above useful information has helped you better understand the Omicap drug kit. If you have any questions about information or how to use the drug, please contact your doctor or qualified medical staff for timely answers.
