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Informations
about Omeprazole |
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OMEPRAZOLE
(Prilosec®)
prevents the production of acid (buy
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and prevents injury to the esophagus, stomach, or
intestines in patients with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) or ulcers. Omeprazole is also useful
in conditions that cause excessive stomach acid production
such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome and certain cancers. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Omeprazole? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•liver disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction (buy
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dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant (buy
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•breast-feeding |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Omeprazole by mouth. Follow the directions on the
prescription label. Swallow the capsules whole with
a drink of water; do not crush, break or chew. The
capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled
on a small amount of applesauce or yogurt, given with
fruit juices, or swallowed immediately with water.
Omeprazole works best if taken on an empty stomach.
It is best to take the capsules 30 to 60 minutes before
breakfast. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do
not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed.
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Omeprazole? |
•ampicillin
•diazepam
•digoxin
•iron salts
•itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole or
other prescription medicines for fungus or yeast infections
•phenytoin
•warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements (buy
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or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Omeprazole?
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Serious
side effects are rare. Side effects that you should
report to your prescriber or health care professional
as soon as possible:
•blood in urine
•chest pain (buy
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•dark yellow or brown urine
•fever (buy
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•pain or difficulty passing urine
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of
the skin, including inside the mouth
•shortness of breath
•skin rash (buy
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•unusual bleeding or bruising
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•headache (buy
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•diarrhea or constipation |
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What
should I watch for while taking Omeprazole? |
It
can take several days of therapy with Omeprazole before
your stomach condition improves. Check with your prescriber
or health care professional if your condition does
not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids
for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber
or health care professional tells you otherwise. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that
small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees
C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date. |
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