Omeprazole Medication Information
By Klara Crisp
Nursing 240
Drug Name and Description
Drug Name
and
Description
Names
- Trade- Prilosec
- Generic name- Omeprazole
Names
Description
Description
- Omeprazole is a medicine used to relieve symptoms caused by acid related issues.
- Classified as a Proton Pump Inhibitor.
Children
(1-16)
- Under 22lbs should have 5mg
- 22-24lbs should take 10mg
- 40lbs or more take 20mg doses
Children
(1-16)
Adults
- Take 20 mg doses once a day by mouth.
Adults
Specific Diseases
specific diseases
- Dosage for adults are increased for people with gastric ulcer diesase, Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome, or H. Pylori infection.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
Medicine Instructions
- Take medicine before eating
- Swallow pills whole
- Liquid form can be given if needed
Medicine Instructions
Medication Interactions
Medication Interactions
- Clarithromycin increases the effects of Omeprazole.
- Benzodiazepines, phenytoin, and warfarin can increase blood levels.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics
- Metabolism of omeprazole takes place in the liver, and is excreted in the urine.
- The effects it causes take place within 2 hours and last for at least 72 hours.
Adverse Effects
- Common causes are nausea, diarrhea, and headaches.
- Longterm use increases risk for bone fractures.
Adverse Effects
Pharmacodynamics
- Omeprazole prevents the body from releasing gastric acid and keeps it from progressing to the last step of creating acid.
Pharmacodynamics
Uses
- Relieves heartburn
- Pain in upper abdomen
- Treat diseases such as GERD, duodenal ulcers, peptic, and Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Uses
Review
Review
- Q.1 : What symptoms does Opemprazole relieve?
- Q2: Do you take omeprazole before or after you eat?
Q1. Answer
- Heartburn and Upper abdomen pain
- You take Omeprazole before you eat
Q2.
Answer