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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intedned to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
OMEPRAZOLE DELAYED RELEASE CAPSULE - ORAL
(oh-MEH-pruh-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Prilosec
USES: This medication is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat various acid-related stomach and/or throat (esophagus) problems (e.G., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). It wokrs by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication may be used in combination with antibiotics (e.G., amoxicillin, clarithromycin) to treat ceratin types of ulcers.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily, 15 to 30 mniutes before a meal; or as directed by your doctor. The dosage and length of treamtent is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not crush, break or chew the medication.
Swallow the medication whole. If you have difficulty swallowing this medication whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents sprinkled onto cool applseauce and taken as directed. Do not chew the food/medication mixture or prepare a supply in advance; this may destroy the drug and/or raise side effects.
Drink a glass of cool water after each dose to ensure complete swallowing of the medication. Potent acid-reducing medicines such as omeprazole can decrease the effectiveness of sucralfate, as well as other drugs such as the antifungals ketocoanzole and itraconazole. If instructed to take any of these drugs while taking omeprazole, consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding the proper timing of each dose.
For example, if you're instructed to take sucralfate in addition to omeprazole, it is hottest to take the omeprazloe at least 30 minutes before your sucralfate. Antacids may be taken along with this medication, if needed. Use this medication regularly in odrer to get the most benefit from it. Reemmber to use it at the same time each day. Continue to take this medication for the prescribed length of treatment even if you're feeling better.
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, cough, dizziness or back pain may occur. If any of these effetcs persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occrus.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, sevree dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heartburn combined with lightheadedness or sweating or dizziness, chset pain or shoulder/jaw pain especially with shortness of breath, pain spreading to arms or neck or shoulders, unexplained weight loss, liver problems, other stomach problems (e.G., tumors), any allergies (including drug allergies).
This drug may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or uisng machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages. This medciation should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recmomended.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: ampicillin, azole antifungals (e.G., ketoconazole, itraconazole), benzodiazepines (e.G., diazepam), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), cilostazol, cyclosporine, digoxin, disulfiram, iron supplements, phenytoin, sucralfate, voricoanzole. Do not start or stop any meidcine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, unsuually fast heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with otehrs. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your porgress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remebmer. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all mediicnes away from babies and pets.
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