2006-09-21 02:54:20 · 8 answers · asked by fanny a 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I think you mean "Omeprazole"? Works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (e.g., ulcers, cancer of the esophagus).
This medication may be used in combination with antibiotics to treat certain types of ulcers caused by bacterial infection.
How to use Omeprazole Oral
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily, 15 to 30 minutes before a meal; or as directed by your doctor.
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 applesauce and taken as directed. Do not chew the food/medication mixture or prepare a supply in advance; this may destroy the drug and/or increase side effects. Drink a glass of cool water after each dose to ensure complete swallowing of the medication.
Antacids may be taken along with this medication, if needed.
The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Continue to take this medication for the prescribed length of treatment even if you are feeling better.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
2006-09-21 03:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by rellimztik_arual 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 12:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omeprazole is an anti-ulcer drug and a proton-pump inhibitor.
Omeprazole quickly relieves pain and promotes very rapid healing of peptic ulcers in the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. It blocks acid secretion by the stomach.
All drugs have side effects, but if your doctor has prescribed it for you, I assume he/she thinks it's safe for you to use. Don't use it if you are allergic to it, or have severe liver disease or impairment.
2006-09-21 03:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
omeprazol is a drug that inhibits the hydrogen-pump at cellular level. by doing so, it reduces the acidity in your stomach. the result of lowering your stomach acidity is the disappearance of pain in ulcer and it also gives the stomach mucosa a chance to regenerate, meaning that it treats the gastric ulcer.
the result in pain disappearance is almost instant, meaning that you take the pill, eat after 30min and it won`t hurt, it also won`t hurt between meals, but the ulcer healing effect takes somewhere between 3-12 weeks... so you`ll have to take it for a while...
to take it your liver should be ok, and you shouldn`t be allergic to it
wish you luck
take care
2006-09-21 03:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by alexwap99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-28 06:22:36 · answer #5 · answered by Fidencio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor prescribed it to me to help repair my stomach. I've had no side-effects and many others think it's a pretty OK drug.
2006-09-21 03:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Sid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omeprazole I've heard of this is for excess stomach acid etc, if that is what you mean.
2006-09-21 03:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prilosec. Well, they sell it over the counter in stores so yes, it is.
Prilosec: http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00325a1
2006-09-21 02:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋