Omeprazole | Orthanol capsules 20 mg, 14 pcs.

capsules

capsules

Packing

14 pcs

Pharmacological action of

Omeprazole inhibits the H + / K + -ATPase enzyme (“proton pump”) in the parietal cells of the stomach and thereby blocks the final stage of hydrochloric acid secretion . This leads to a decrease in the level of basal and stimulated secretion, regardless of the nature of the stimulus.

After a single oral administration, the action of omeprazole occurs within the first hour and lasts for 24 hours. The maximum effect is achieved after 2 hours. After discontinuation of the drug, secretory activity is fully restored after 3-5 days.

Indications

Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, such as heartburn, sour belching.

Pregnancy and lactation

The results of three prospective epidemiological studies (more than 1000 observations) showed that the use of omeprazole in pregnant women does not adversely affect the course of pregnancy and the health of the fetus / newborn. However, it is recommended that you consult a doctor before using the drug during pregnancy.

Omeprazole passes into breast milk. If necessary, the use of the drug during lactation should decide on the termination of breastfeeding.

Dosage and Administration

Inside, before meals.

Initial dose - 20 mg (2 capsules) 1 time per day. When the symptoms begin to disappear, the dose can be reduced to 10 mg per day and again increased to 20 mg once a day in case of repeated symptoms. You may need to take the drug for 3-4 days to achieve symptom relief.

The maximum daily dose should not exceed 20 mg.

The lowest effective dose should always be used. The maximum course of treatment is 14 days. The interval between 14-day courses of treatment without consulting a doctor should be at least 4 months.

If symptoms are not relieved within 2 weeks or worsen, consult your healthcare provider.

The capsule should be swallowed whole, drinking plenty of fluids. If the patient cannot swallow the Orthanol® capsule whole, you can dissolve its contents in a small amount of water or fruit juice (do not dissolve in carbonated drinks). The resulting solution of the drug should be drunk immediately after preparation, drinking an additional 1/2 cup of water.

Patients with impaired renal function: dose adjustment not required.

Patients with impaired liver function: consult with your doctor before use.

Elderly patients: although the metabolic rate of omeprazole in elderly people is reduced, dose adjustment when using the drug in a daily dose of 20 mg or less is not required.

Side effects

Allergic reactions: infrequently - urticaria, skin rash, skin itching rarely - fever, angioedema, anaphylactoid reactions are very rare - eosinophilia.

From the gastrointestinal tract: often - nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, flatulence infrequently - increased activity of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase rarely - dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, hepatitis (with or without jaundice) is very rare - liver failure (in patients with previous severe liver disease).

From the nervous system: often - headache infrequently - dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, insomnia rarely - agitation, reversible confusion, depression, disturbance of taste sensations very rarely - aggression, hallucinations against the background of a serious liver disease - encephalopathy.

From the skin: infrequently - dermatitis rarely - photosensitivity, alopecia are very rare - exudative erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe erythema multiforme, characterized by the appearance of spots and blisters on the skin and mucous membranes against a background of high temperature and joint pain), toxic epidermal necrolysis.

From the sensory organs: rarely - visual impairment.

From the musculoskeletal system: rarely - myalgia, arthralgia very rarely - muscle weakness.

From the respiratory system: rarely - bronchospasm.

From the urinary system: rarely - interstitial nephritis.

From the hemopoietic organs: rarely - leukopenia, thrombocytopenia very rarely - agranulocytosis, pancytopenia.

Other: infrequently - peripheral edema rarely - increased sweating, hyponatremia very rarely - hypomagnesemia, gynecomastia.

Drug Interaction

Consult a physician before taking Ortanol® for treatment with one or more of the medicines listed in this section.

When co-administered with omeprazole, there may be an increase or decrease in the absorption of drugs whose bioavailability is largely determined by the acidity of gastric juice (including erlotinib, ketoconazole, itraconazole, iron and cyanocobalamin).

When administered with omeprazole, a significant decrease in the plasma concentration of atazanavir may be observed. Concomitant use is possible only for the doctor's appointment (correction of the dosage and regimens of atazanavir is performed if necessary).

Digoxin bioavailability when co-administered with omeprazole is increased by 10% (adjustment of digoxin dosing regimen may be required). Caution should be exercised when administering these drugs to elderly patients.

With the use of omeprazole with clopidogrel, a decrease in the antiplatelet effect of the latter is observed.

Increased plasma concentrations and increased T1 / 2 of warfarin, cilostazol, diazepam, phenytoin, as well as other drugs metabolized in the liver by CYP2C19 isoenzyme may be required when co-administered with omeprazole (may require dose reductions of these drugs).

Omeprazole, when co-administered, increases the plasma concentration of tacrolimus, which may require dose adjustment.

Increased plasma concentrations of saquinavir / ritonavir up to 70% are observed with omeprazole concomitant administration, while the tolerability of treatment with HIV patients is not impaired.

Co-administration with CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 isoenzyme inhibitors (such as clarithromycin, voriconazole) may lead to increased plasma concentrations of omeprazole, which may require dose adjustment of omeprazole in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Inductors of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 isoenzymes (eg rifampicin, Hypericum perforatum Hypericum perforatum) may increase the metabolism of omeprazole, thereby reducing its plasma concentration. lidocaine, propranolol, metoprolol, ethanol.

Overdose

Symptoms: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, sweating, headache, drowsiness, confusion, impaired vision, tachycardia.

Treatment: symptomatic. There is no specific antidote. Hemodialysis is ineffective.

Storage conditions

In the dark place at a temperature of no higher than 25 РC.

Expiration

2 years.

Dosage form

Dosage form

capsules

sandoz, switzerland