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Zim Laboratories LTD contains the active ingredient Omeprazole (20mg) which is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.1. What is Zim Laboratories LTD?
Zim Laboratories LTD belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, made in the form of capsules and film-coated tablets, packing specifications: Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
Zim Laboratories LTD is indicated in the treatment of the following pathologies:
Gastroesophageal reflux syndrome - oesophagitis; Gastrointestinal ulcers; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. The drug is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to omeprazole, Esomeprazole or Benzimidazole derivatives or any of the ingredients contained in Zim Laboratories LTD.
2. Dosage, how to use Zim Laboratories LTD
How to use Zim Laboratories LTD:
Zim Laboratories LTD should be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed when used. Dosage of Zim Laboratories LTD :
Relieve acid indigestion symptoms: Use Zim Laboratories LTD 10 or 20 mg/day for 2-4 weeks. Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux syndrome (GERD): The usual dose of Zim Laboratories LTD is 20mg x 1 time / day for 4 weeks, additional treatment 4-8 weeks if not completely cured. In case of persistent esophagitis, the dose of Zim Laboratories LTD 40mg/day can be used; The maintenance dose of Zim Laboratories LTD after recovering from esophagitis is 20mg x 1 time / day, for acid reflux use 10mg / day. Treatment of peptic ulcer: Single dose: Oral dose of 20mg/day or 40mg/day in severe cases. Continue treatment for 4 weeks for duodenal ulcer and 8 weeks for gastric ulcer; Maintenance dose: Take 10 - 20mg x 1 time/day. Eradicating Helicobacter pylori: Dual therapy: Zim Laboratories LTD dose 20mg x 2 times/day for 2 weeks; Triple therapy: Zim Laboratories LTD 20mg twice daily for 1 week. Treatment of stomach ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: 20mg/day. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: Use a dose of 60mg x 1 time / day, adjust if necessary; Zim Laboratories LTD 120mg x 3 times/day can be used when really needed; The daily dose of Zim Laboratories LTD over 80mg should be divided into 2 oral doses. Prevention of acid aspiration during anesthesia: Zim Laboratories LTD dose 40mg the evening before surgery and another 40mg 2-6 hours before the procedure. Patients with impaired renal function: No dose adjustment of Zim Laboratories LTD is required in patients with impaired renal function. Patients with hepatic impairment: Zim Laboratories LTD dose 10-20mg/day. Elderly (>65 years): No dose adjustment is required for Zim Laboratories LTD in the elderly. Children: There is limited experience in the treatment of Zim Laboratories LTD in children.
3. Side effects of Zim Laboratories LTD
Common side effects:
Headache, drowsiness, dizziness; Nausea and vomiting; Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation. Uncommon effects:
Insomnia, fatigue; Confusion, dizziness; Urticaria , rash; Increased recovery of liver enzymes. Rare side effects:
Excessive sweating; Peripheral edema; Angioedema, fever and anaphylaxis ; Decrease in white blood cells, platelets and whole blood cells; Agranulocytosis; Reversible confusion; agitation, depression; Hallucinations in elderly patients; Hearing disorders; gynecomastia in men; Gastritis; Candida infection, dry mouth; Jaundice hepatitis or not; Bronchospasm ; Athritis; Interstitial nephritis.
4. Notes when using Zim Laboratories LTD
When using Zim Laboratories LTD, the following should be noted:
If the patient experiences symptoms such as weight loss, prolonged vomiting, difficulty swallowing, suspected or is having a stomach ulcer, necessary tests should be done. to exclude the possibility of malignancy; The use of Zim Laboratories LTD in combination with Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and Atazanavir is not recommended. If necessary, closely monitor the clinical manifestations, increase the dose of Atazanavir to 400mg and 100mg of Ritonavir, absolutely do not increase the dose of Zim Laboratories LTD; Zim Laboratories LTD may decrease the absorption of vitamin B12. Therefore, it should be considered in patients at risk of reduced vitamin B12 absorption if treated for a long time; Magnesium levels should be measured in patients receiving long-term Zim Laboratories LTD treatment or concurrently taking digoxin or other hypomagnesaemic drugs; Patients at risk of osteoporosis must be cared for according to clinical guidelines and fully supplemented with vitamin D and calcium during treatment with Zim Laboratories LTD; Zim Laboratories LTD should not be used by pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months; The use of Zim Laboratories LTD in breast-feeding is not recommended. Zim Laboratories LTD may cause unwanted effects such as dizziness, visual disturbances. Therefore, it should be used with caution by those who drive and operate machinery. Above is information about Zim Laboratories LTD. To ensure health safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to use Zim Laboratories LTD exactly as directed by your doctor, do not increase or decrease the dose or give prescriptions to others to use.
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