Drug: omeprazole
Brand name: Losec
Use: Gastric and duodenal ulcers, reflux oesophagitis
Losec is a proton-pump inhibitor used for the treatment of stomach ulcers, severe gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a rare condition with very high stomach acid), and NSAID-associated ulcers.
Losec works by blocking excess stomach acid production.
Cautions:
- liver disease
- pregnancy
- breast-feeding
- gastric cancer (may mask symptoms)
Side effects:
Occasional:
- GI upset (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation), headache, dizziness.
Less common:
- Dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, malaise, blurred vision, rash, itch.
Interactions:
This medicine inhibits the metabolism of diazepam, phenytoin, and warfarin.
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