Omez is a synthetic antiulcer drug.
The therapeutic effect of Omez
Reviews of patients suggest that the medication effectively eliminates abdominal pain. The active component of the drug omeprazole has antiulcer properties, reduces the volume of stimulated and basal secretion.
The effect of the drug depends on the type of stimulus. The domperidone, which is part of the Omez D product, has an antiemetic effect, increases the tone of the esophagus sphincter, and accelerates the relief of the stomach when this process slows down. The drug acts quickly, and relief comes within an hour after consumption. The effect lasts for a day. The drug is produced in the form of capsules, as well as a lyophilisate for the manufacture of a solution for infusion.
Indications for use of Omez
Patient reviews indicate that the medication is used for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, reflux esophagitis, ulcerative and erosive pathologies of the intestines and stomach, which occur when using anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs. With its help, the therapy of peptic ulcer of the intestine and stomach is performed. The drug fights with Helicobacter, it is prescribed for the treatment of dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux.
Contraindications "Omez"
Reviews of doctors speak of prohibitions on therapy in some cases. So, it is not allowed to use the medication for hypersensitivity, children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. In addition, you should not take the medicine for obstruction, perforation of the intestine or stomach, pituitary tumor, gastrointestinal bleeding.
Side effects of Omez
Reviews of patients indicate that the medication is well tolerated. Nevertheless, in some situations, reversible reactions are possible, manifested in the form of thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, stomatitis, dry mouth, vomiting, flatulence, nausea, constipation, taste disturbance, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Sometimes anaphylactic shock, interstitial nephritis, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, hallucinations, depression, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, headache, agitation, paresthesia can occur.
You should consult a doctor if, while carrying out the Omez treatment, you find symptoms of gynecomastia, increased sweating, fever, visual
impairment, peripheral edema, photosensitivity, myalgia, alopecia, erythema, pruritus, arthralgia, muscle weakness.
The drug "Omez": instructions, price
The treatment regimen is completely dependent on the ailment. With exacerbation of peptic ulcer, one pill is prescribed per day for a month. Sometimes the dosage is doubled. The drug is used regardless of the meal. The solution for infusion is diluted before use. For this, a five percent glucose solution is used. The duration of the drug is more than half an hour. The cost of the drug in capsules is approximately 100 rubles.