Instructions Omez preparation


Instructions Omez preparation
Instructions Omez preparation

Instructions Omez preparation

What is Omez?

Omez is an active pharmacological drug, the substance of which is omeprazole, used in gastroenterology for the treatment of stomach diseases. It belongs to the pharmacological group of anti-ulcer drugs, as it reduces the production of hydrochloric acid (HCl) of the stomach and its aggressive effect on the gastrointestinal tract. The mechanism of action is associated with the inhibition of the proton pump, which is responsible for the production of gastric juice. Omez is also active against the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which infects in the acidic environment of the stomach.

Its indications for use: gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer; damage to the esophagus by gastric acid (erosive esophagitis); heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)).

For the eradication (destruction) of Helicobacter pylori, an integrated approach to treatment is mainly used, in which antibiotics and omeprazoles are used, therefore, a doctor should be engaged in such treatment.

What you need to know before taking Omez
If you have an allergic reaction to Omez or to other omeprazole drugs — esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, then you should abandon the use of this drug and its derivatives.

There are also some health conditions in which taking Omez is undesirable, since the general health of a potential patient who is undergoing therapy with this drug may deteriorate:

respiratory function disorders (shortness of breath);
kidney problems (kidney failure);
osteoporosis (decrease in bone density) — prolonged intake of Omez can lead to osteopenia (decrease in the number of osteocytes — bone cells), as a result, the risk of fractures may increase; thick, tar—like diarrhea, coffee grounds-like vomiting with an admixture of blood - this may be a sign of gastrointestinal cancer, and treatment with Omez may make it difficult to establish the correct diagnosis; heartburn that does not go away for more than 12 weeks, or heartburn that is accompanied by wheezing; liver problems (liver failure); unjustified weight loss; reduced amount of magnesium in the blood (hypomagnesemia).

Be careful!

Omez is prohibited for use if you are pregnant or planning a baby, and it can not be taken during lactation. A doctor's consultation is required. Omez is prohibited for children under 6 years of age with a weight of less than 20 kg.

How to take Omez?

Omez is available in the form of capsules and powder for the preparation of a suspension for oral administration.

Omez capsules should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes before meals.

Omez is dissolved in powder form with a small amount of water, thoroughly shaken until the particles are completely dispersed (dissolved). After that, they are immediately consumed orally or through a nasogastric probe (a special tube that is inserted through the nasal cavity and then through the esophagus, getting straight into the stomach) using a syringe with a catheter.

When using Omez suspension, always use measuring utensils that are in the package of the drug. It is not recommended to use ordinary cutlery in order to prevent a deviation in dose.

Pay attention!

Omez can be used continuously for 2 weeks, after which there must be a break of at least 4 months before you start a new 2-week intake of this drug.

Method of application and dosage of Omez
The doctor prescribes the dosage of Omez individually for each patient, depending on his state of health, age and specific type of disease.

Omez can be prescribed to protect the gastrointestinal tract during treatment with drugs from the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), since the latter can cause ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines, and can also lead to internal bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. The common name for such a negative effect of NSAIDs on the gastrointestinal tract is called — NSAID-gastropathy.

In the presence of NSAIDs-gastropathies:

Omez is prescribed a dose of 20 mg once a day, with more advanced diseases — 40 mg. The course of treatment is determined by the doctor depending on the severity of the diseases. On average, it can last from 2 to 8 weeks.

With tumors (gastrinoma) of the gastrointestinal tract (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome):

It is used in a dosage of 60 mg once a day. The dose can be increased by the attending physician, if there is such a need.

For eradication (eradication) of Helicobacter pylori:

Depending on the severity of the disease, the dosage varies from 20 mg to 40 mg per day.

As a rule, complex treatment is used in therapy against H. pylori, which implies the appointment of Omez and specific types of antibiotics. Therefore, when the infection (spread of pathogenic microflora in the organs) of the stomach of H. pylori, treatment should strictly be determined by a doctor.

For the prevention of relapses (repetitions) peptic ulcer disease:

10 mg 1 time a day.

With renal insufficiency:

10-20 mg per day. The maximum daily dose should not be higher than 20 mg.

For liver disorders and for the elderly:

No specific dose adjustment is required. It is set by a doctor depending on the type of disease.

What happens if you miss the next dose of Omez?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

What can not be done when taking Omez?
Before taking Omez, it is necessary to consult a doctor if you are taking other medications to treat any other diseases in order to eliminate the risk of undesirable drug interactions and negative effects on the body in their aftermath.

Omez can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have watery or bloody diarrhea, it is necessary to inform your doctor about it before taking antidiarrheal medications.

What are the side effects of Omez?

The main side effects of Omez include: cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, fever (especially in children); abdominal pain, flatulence (gases); nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
headache.

Infrequent side effects of Omez with prolonged use include: weakness and pathological fatigue in the muscles (myasthenia gravis); pain in muscle tissues (myalgia); joint pain (arthralgia);
decrease in blood cells (thrombocytopenia, leukopenia); increase in the level of liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)); ulcerative lesions of the oral mucosa (stomatitis); hypersensitivity to sunlight (photosensitization).

Along with the necessary effects, Omez can cause some complicated, undesirable effects, in the manifestation of which it is necessary to seek help from a medical specialist: severe abdominal pain, watery or bloody diarrhea; new or unusual joint pain;
convulsions; fever, rash, nausea, loss of appetite, joint pain, poor urination, blood in the urine, weight gain — such symptoms signal kidney problems; hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels in the blood), which implies symptoms such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, feeling of nervousness, muscle spasms, cough or feeling of suffocation; new or worsening symptoms of lupus, such as joint pain and skin rash on the cheeks or hands, which is aggravated by exposure to sunlight.

With very long-term use of Omez , conditions such as:

a benign tumor of the stomach (fundal gland polyp), which is accompanied by an overgrowth of the gastric mucosa;
iron deficiency anemia (lack of vitamin cyanocobalamin (B12)) — due to the fact that Omez worsens the absorption of iron in the body.

Symptoms of an overdose of Omez. If the dosage regimen is not followed and when taking a high dose of this medication, symptoms of overdose may occur: impaired focus of vision; blurred consciousness; lethargy and increased drowsiness; dry mouth; tachycardia; headache.

With such symptoms, the doctor usually prescribes symptomatic treatment to eliminate them.

The consequences of an overdose of Omez. With an overdose of this drug, the symptoms that have arisen can cause certain consequences for the body:
tachycardia (increased heart rate);
colitis (inflammation of the large intestine); fragility of bone tissue.

To avoid the above conditions, you need to follow the dosage regimen, adhere to the doctor's recommendations and familiarize yourself with the instructions for this drug.

The interaction of Omez with other drugs and substances. Sometimes it is unsafe to take Omez at the same time with certain medications, since some drugs can affect the level of others in the blood, which can increase side effects or make medications less effective.

Among the drugs that can enter into drug interaction with Omez, the following are noted: anticoagulants — Omez enhances their therapeutic effect; iron preparations — Omez worsens their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract; clarithromycin (antibiotic) — Omez increases its concentration in the blood; St. John's wort can reduce the concentration of Omez in the blood, thereby weakening the pharmacological effect of the latter; methotrexate (antitumor) — Omez increases its concentration in blood plasma;
ampicillin (antibiotic) — Omez impairs its absorption.

This list of Omez interactions presented above is not exhaustive. For more detailed information on Omez, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

What you need to know about the drug Omez