Brand Name:

Omebiozole^®

Dosage:

20 mg

Generic Name:

Omeprazole

Pharmacotherapeutic Group:

Proton pump blocker

Therapeutic Indication:

Omeprazole: Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), long-term treatment of pathologic hypersecretory conditions (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

Dosage and Administration:

Active Duodenal Ulcer
Adults: PO 20 mg/day for 4 to 8 wk.

Gastric ulcer
Adults: PO 40 mg once daily for 4 to 8 wk.

GERD
Adults (without esophageal lesions): PO 20 mg/day for 4 wk.
Adults (with erosive esophagitis): PO 20 mg/day for 4 to 8 wk.

Pathologic Hypersecretory Conditions
Adults: PO Initial dose: 60 mg/day. Divide daily doses more then 80 mg.

Side Effects:

• CV: Angina; tachycardia; bradycardia; palpitation.
• CNS: Headache; dizziness.
• DERM: Rash.
• GI: Diarrhea; abdominal pain; acid regurgitation; nausea; vomiting; constipation; flatulence.
• RESP: Cough; upper respiratory tract infection.
• OTHER: Asthenia; back pain.