OMEPRAZOLE (Omeprazole sodium)
Why is this medicine prescribed to you? eating habits that your doctor will prescribe to help
Omeprazole is prescribed to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal manage your condition.
reflux disease (GERD) and conditions that cause the • Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
stomach to produce too much acid such as Zollinger-Ellison prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress while
syndrome. under treatment with this medicine.
• If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
How do you use it? inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
Use omeprazole exactly as instructed by your doctor for it medicine before going through it.
to be effective. • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
• Take omeprazole immediately before meals. You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
• Swallow the capsule whole; do not crush or chew. If you experience any of these side effects with omeprazole,
have difficulty swallowing, open the capsule and sprinkle inform your doctor immediately, especially if they
the contents on 1 tablespoon of applesauce or yogurt, become severe or persistent: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
then swallow the contents with a glass of cool water; do constipation, skin rash, headache, dizziness,
not crush or chew the granules. nervousness, irregular heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness,
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it leg cramps, swelling of the feet and legs, yellowing of the
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already skin or eyes, chest tightness, shortness of breath, fever,
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next sore throat and allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty
regular dose schedule. breathing and swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
• Unless advised by your doctor, do not double or adjust • If you experience dizziness, do not drive, operate
dosage, or stop use even if you feel well. machinery or perform any activity which will need you to
be alert.
What do you need to know before you use it? • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist: others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding; reactions, call your doctor for advice.
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy, • Do not share your medicine with others even if you have
liver problem, low blood magnesium level, stomach the same disease symptoms.
cancer, bone problem, unexplained weight loss, vomit
with blood, black or bloody stools; How do you handle it before and after use?
- if you are using any other prescription or over-the- Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal moisture. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
supplements. Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.
• Follow the lifestyle changes such as reducing stress,
stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and changing diets or
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