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    Capsules (Delayed-Release) :: Duodenal Ulcer (Short-Term Treatment) CNS

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    Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. It is available as delayed-release capsules in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg doses and as delayed-release tablets in 20 mg doses. Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Dosage adjustments may be needed in some patient populations. Patients should swallow capsules or tablets whole and not chew or crush them to ensure proper absorption.

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    Capsules (Delayed-Release) :: Duodenal Ulcer (Short-Term Treatment) CNS

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    Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. It is available as delayed-release capsules in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg doses and as delayed-release tablets in 20 mg doses. Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Dosage adjustments may be needed in some patient populations. Patients should swallow capsules or tablets whole and not chew or crush them to ensure proper absorption.

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    Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. It is available as delayed-release capsules in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg doses and as delayed-release tablets in 20 mg doses. Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Dosage adjustments may be needed in some patient populations. Patients should swallow capsules or tablets whole and not chew or crush them to ensure proper absorption.

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    Capsules (Delayed-Release) :: Duodenal Ulcer (Short-Term Treatment) CNS

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    Jeg B. Israel Jr.
    Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. It is available as delayed-release capsules in 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg doses and as delayed-release tablets in 20 mg doses. Common side effects include headache, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Dosage adjustments may be needed in some patient populations. Patients should swallow capsules or tablets whole and not chew or crush them to ensure proper absorption.

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    GENERIC NAME

    THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS gastric acid suppressant

    INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE


    Duodenal ulcer (short-term treatment) Adults: 20 mg P.O., as delayedrelease or oral suspension, daily for 4 to 8 weeks. Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer Adults: 40 mg P.O. once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.

    CONTRAINDICATIONS

    AVAILABLE FORMS
    Capsules (delayedrelease): 10 mg,
    20 mg, 40 mg

    ADVERSE EFFECTS

    NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
    Dosage adjustments may be necessary in Asians and patients with hepatic impairment. Drug increases its own bioavailability with repeated doses. Drug is unstable in gastric acid; less drug is lost to hydrolysis because drug increases gastric pH. Zegerid contains 460 mg sodium per dose in the form of sodium bicarbonate. Look alike-sound alike: Don't confuse Prilosec with Prozac, Prilocaine, or Prinivil.

    PATIENT TEACHING

    Omeprazole

    BRAND NAME

    Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to drug or its components. Zegerid is contraindicated in patients with metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcemia. Use cautiously in patients with Bartter syndrome, hypokalemia, and respiratory alkalosis. Long-term administration of bicarbonate with calcium or milk can cause milk-alkali syndrome.

    CNS asthenia dizziness headache GI abdominal pain constipation diarrhea flatulence nausea vomiting Musculoskeletal back pain Respiratory cough upper respiratory tract infection Skin rash

    Tell patient to swallow tablets or capsules whole and not to open, crush, or chew them. Warn patients that Zegerid contains 460 mg sodium bicarbonate per dose. Those following a sodiumrestricted diet should be cautious. Tell patient to empty contents of Zegerid packet into a small cup containing 2 tablespoons of water. Instruct him not to use other liquids or foods. Stir contents and drink immediately. Refill cup with water and drink. Instruct patient to take drug 30 minutes before meals. Zegerid powder for oral suspension should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal. Caution patient to avoid hazardous activities if he gets dizzy. Advise patient that Prilosec OTC isn't intended to treat infrequent heartburn (one episode of heartburn a week or less), or for those who want immediate relief of heartburn. Inform patient that Prilosec OTC may take 1 to 4 days for full effect, although some patients may get complete relief of symptoms within 24 hours.

    Losec

    Powder for oral suspension: 20


    mg/packet, 40 mg/packet

    DRUG CLASSIFICATION proton pump inhibitor

    Tablets (delayedrelease): 20 mg

    ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

    P.O.

    Gastrin level rises in most patients during the first 2 weeks of therapy.

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