Omez has the ability to lower the level of acidity in the stomach, eliminates heartburn and discomfort, and also actively fights harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Omeprazole (an analogue of Omez) - refers to antiulcer drugs that inhibit the basal secretion of hydrochloric acid due to exposure to one of the enzymes H + / K + -ATPase. After taking the drug, the therapeutic effect develops within the first hour and lasts for 24 hours.
Indications for use of omeprazole
The use of omeprazole is indicated for peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, for ulcers caused by NSAIDs, for erosive and ulcerative esophagitis, pancreatitis. It is also used as an anti-relapse drug in patients prone to developing complications in the form of duodenal and gastric localization ulcers. Omeprazole (an analogue of omez) is also used for anti-relapse treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Contraindications to the use of omeprazole
Direct contraindications to the use of the drug are children under seven years of age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, as well as hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug.
Dosage and administration of omeprazole
It is necessary to take Omeprazole, carefully following all the prescriptions of the attending physician, since for various diseases it is prescribed according to different schemes. The drug is taken orally, regardless of meals. They do not chew it, swallowing whole. The dosage may be prescribed as follows:
- with an ulcer of the duodenal ulcer - 1 capsule per day (20 mg) for 14-30 days;
- with a stomach ulcer - 1 capsule per day (20 mg) 30-45 days;
- with erosive-ulcerative esophagitis - 2 capsules (40 mg) for 30 days, in severe cases, the course can be extended up to 3 months;
- with anti-relapse treatment of ulcers - 1 capsule per day (20 mg.);
- as an anti-relapse agent for gastroesophageal reflux disease - 1 capsule (20 mg) for up to six months or more;
- while taking nimesulides - 1 capsule (20 mg) at night;
- with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, the dose is selected individually, as a rule, start with 60-80 mg per day, which are divided into two doses;
- with the eradication of Helicobacter pylori - 40 mg per day in combination therapy;
Side effects when taking Omeprazole
After taking Omeprozole (an analogue of Omez), side effects can sometimes occur that pass on their own. Most often, they do not require medical attention and disappear without leaving problems. These are dizziness, headache, dyspeptic disorders, rash, weakness. There is no reliable data on how Omez and alcohol interact with each other, but even an amateur can understand that this should not be abused.
Precautions
The presence of any serious symptoms, for example, frequent vomiting with blood clots, dysphagia, weight loss, and also a suspicion of a stomach ulcer are a direct contraindication to the subsequent use of the drug. In this case, as well as if there is a suspicion of a malignant formation in the stomach and esophagus, the drug should be discontinued and an urgent diagnosis (HDF) should be performed, since Omeprozole (an analogue of Omez) can dilute the symptoms of the disease and delay the correct diagnosis. Despite all the positive qualities that Omez possesses, how to take this drug or its analogues can only tell the attending physician who knows the patient’s medical history. Systematic monitoring of the patient’s health while taking the drug is also necessary, since unreasonable administration of Omeprazole can be harmful.
Today, in their practice, doctors prescribe potent drugs from the nimesulide group under the cover of Omez, since in this case there is the possibility of forming a stomach ulcer. Such a move is often justified and allows you to take painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs without risk to your health.