Violation of the normal functioning of the urinary system, as a rule, is accompanied by a mass of negative sensations. The difficulty in removing urine due to squeezing of the urethra by any means (hematoma, tumor, stone, enlargement of the prostate gland) in the medical environment is called dysuria. For the treatment of this problem caused by prostatic hyperplasia, the Omnic and Omnic Okas preparations are intended. What is the difference between them, and whether it is at all, will be discussed below.
The basic composition and form of release of drugs
The manufacturer offers the drug Omnik to consumers in capsule form. Modified-release Omnic capsules as the main active ingredient contain 400 micrograms of tamsulosin hydrochloride.
As auxiliary components, cellulose, triacetin, sodium lauryl sulfate, yellow and red iron oxides, calcium stearate, titanium dioxide can be distinguished . The orange capsule body is covered by an olive-green cap. Granules are white to light yellow in color.
As for the Omnic Okas medication, the instructions for use report that the product is available in the form of controlled-release tablets. As the main active substance, all the same tamsulosin hydrochloride acts. Auxiliary components are slightly different from those that are part of Omnik: macrogol (8,000 and 7,000,000), magnesium stearate and purified water. The tablets are round, biconvex with a color from yellow to brown-yellow.
Pharmacodynamics
Reception "Omnik" stimulates a decrease in tension of the smooth muscles of the neck of the bladder, the tone of the prostate gland decreases. Against the background of drug treatment, symptoms of irritation (filling) and obstruction (emptying) of the bladder that accompany prostatic hyperplasia become less pronounced.
"Omnic" is characterized by high selectivity, as a result of which it does not contribute to lowering blood pressure in patients with normal blood pressure or in hypertensive patients.
The pharmacological effect on a man’s body is practically the same for the Omnic and Omnic Okas medicines. What is the difference, and is it even for those suffering from high blood pressure? Both drugs when taken 400 mcg per day do not cause a significant increase in blood pressure.
Indications and contraindications
The Omnic and Omnic Okas instructions for use recommend use for the treatment of dysuric abnormalities caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.
As for contraindications, it should be said about the inadmissibility of taking the drug by those patients who suffer from orthostatic arterial hypotension (a significant drop in blood pressure at the time when a person rises), because this can lead to a decrease in blood supply to the brain and fainting. In addition, drugs are not prescribed in the presence of severe renal failure and with individual hypersensitivity to the existing or auxiliary components. Those who suffer from renal failure, with great care, appoint Omnic and Omnic Okas. What is the difference between the two? Omnic capsules are taken for severe degrees of the disease, and Omnic Okas capsules for chronic forms and creatine clearance below 10 ml / min.
Application and Dosage
How do they drink Omnic? Instructions for use (the price of the drug will be discussed later) states that this drug should be taken once in a daily volume of 400 mcg. It is advisable to take the capsule after breakfast, do not chew and drink plenty of fluids. Small or moderate abnormalities in the functioning of the liver and kidneys are not grounds for dose adjustment.
Omnic Ocas, the price of which is slightly higher than that of Omnic, the instruction allows you to take it regardless of the meal.
The daily volume of the drug is 1 tablet (400 mcg). Chewing the drug is not recommended, as this can affect the prolonged release of the main active ingredient.
Excess dose
It is necessary to carefully follow the recommendations of the attending physician in order to avoid an overdose of the Omnic and Omnic Okas medicines. What is the difference in symptoms? To date, cases of acute overdose with Omnic have not been reported. If you argue theoretically, that is, the likelihood of a drop in blood pressure and the development of compensatory tachycardia. Reception of large volumes of Omnic Okas means causes arterial hypotension in the acute stage.
Treatment in both cases consists of bringing the patient to a horizontal position, taking sorbents (activated carbon is best established) or an osmotic laxative. In order to prevent the further absorption of tamsulosin, gastric lavage is recommended. If during poisoning with the Omnic Okas remedy from all the above measures there is no proper effect, the use of vasoconstrictors and drugs that increase BCC are acceptable. The likelihood that dialysis will produce any tangible effect is small, since tamsulosin binds sufficiently strongly to plasma proteins.
Side effects
The use of Omnic can cause some undesirable effects from different systems of the human body. SSS can make itself dizzy, increase in heart rate, orthostatic hypotension can sometimes be observed.
A possible reaction of the nervous system is headaches, powerlessness, chronic fatigue syndrome. From the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting can be observed. Not often, but it happens that the reproductive system reacts with the development of retrograde ejaculation (sperm reflux into the bladder).
We examined the phenomena that Omnik is capable of causing (analogues exist cheaper than it, but they also contribute to the development of such reactions). "Omnic Okas", in addition to all of the above, can cause fainting conditions (rarely enough), priapism (prolonged and painful erection, not associated with sexual arousal). Sometimes patients develop rhinitis. Allergic reactions caused by both medications are similar: urticaria, skin rash, itching, angioedema (rarely).
What to look for?
If the patient has a predisposition to orthostatic hypotension, Omnic should be used with caution. At the first signs of the development of this condition, the person should be laid down, or at least sit down. In addition, you should make sure of the diagnosis to exclude the presence of diseases that cause the same symptoms as prostatic hyperplasia.
Many patients are interested in what is better than Omnik, is it more effective and gives a faster result? With the use of Omnic Okas, it is possible to achieve the desired effect sooner. However, orthostatic hypotension in the case of the use of this drug is able to overcome the threshold after which fainting occurs.
If a cataract surgery is performed during treatment with Omnic Ocas medication , there is a chance of developing a narrow pupil syndrome.
When treating with both drugs, it is important at the beginning and throughout the course of treatment to regularly perform a rectal examination (digital) and, if necessary, determine the specific antigen of the prostate gland.
Price range
Omnik capsules today in the pharmacy chain can be purchased for 360-370 rubles (we are talking about 10 capsules). A package of 30 pieces is available to consumers at a price of 740-795 rubles. For 100 capsules you will have to pay from 2085 to 2175 rubles.
The drug "Omnic Okas" price is much higher. A blister of 10 tablets will cost the consumer 560-620 rubles. A package of 30 pieces will cost even more: you will have to pay from 1520 to 1690 rubles for it.
In general, we can say that medication, let's say, is not quite cheap. However, its acquisition does not carry any particularly sensitive consequences for a consumer’s wallet with average financial capabilities.
Analogues of the drug and the opinions of doctors
Currently, there are many medications that have an effect similar to the effects of Omnic Okas and Omnic. Analogs are cheaper than the original means, and they are quite simple to purchase in the pharmacy network.
Of the most popular drugs, one can name Omsulosin (the cost of 30 tablets is about 470 rubles), Proflosin (30 tablets will cost 395-450 rubles, 100 - 1130-1160 rubles).
In addition, Tamsulosin Teva is also in demand on the pharmaceutical market today. It can be purchased for 450-560 rubles (30 tablets).
As for opinions about the medication, medical professionals characterize it as a very, very effective means to reduce the tone of the prostate, which greatly facilitates the process of urine outflow. In addition, both doctors and patients report that treatment with Omnik and Omnic Okas significantly reduces the intensity of the development of such unpleasant symptoms as obstruction and irritation of the bladder.
Also important is the fact that these drugs can dramatically improve the quality of life of that part of the strong half of humanity that suffers from diseases of the prostate gland. It is only important to pay attention to uncharacteristic symptoms and, without waiting for “to pass away”, seek medical help, and then follow all the recommendations of your doctor.