Omez 20 mg
Belonging to a cluster of drugs known as PPIs, Omez 20 MG Capsule is used for reducing the acid content in the stomach. This drug treats duodenal or gastric ulcers, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus and conditions wherein the stomach secretes excess acid.
Omez 20 MG Capsule is prescribed as the short-term (4-8 weeks) treatment of severe erosive esophagitis (grade 2 or above), diagnosed by endoscopy and short-term treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) poorly responsive to customary medical treatment.
Also, it is given in the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with GERD; pathological hypersecretory conditions; peptic ulcer disease; gastric ulcer therapy; maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis.
This medicine is approved for combination use in the eradication of H. pylori in patients with active duodenal ulcer. The most common side effects associated with Omez 20 MG Capsule include diarrhea, gas, vomiting, headache, nausea and stomach aches.
Although rare, certain severe adverse reactions are increased possibility of bone fractures, decreased magnesium levels inside the body, seizures, irregular heart-beats, jitteriness, muscle spasms and weakness, feet/hand spasms, voice box spasms, etc.
The likelihood of these severe side effects goes up if you take this medicine for over a period of 3 months. Also, prolonged intake of this medication (usually over a period of three years) can result in your body’s decreased ability to absorb Vitamin B12.
Other possible (albeit rare) side effects include diarrhea, inflammation of the intestine and the stomach lining, damage to the kidneys, allergic reactions, weight loss, and fever.
Use
Following conditions can be restored by utilising this prescription
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Erosive Esophagitis
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Side Effects
Symptoms of this medication are recorded beneath
Abdominal Pain
Sore Throat
Loss Of Appetite
Diarrhoea
Difficulty In Breathing
Dizziness
Muscle Pain
Drowsiness
Rash
Back Pain
Dosage
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose and follow the regular schedule.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Work
Omez capsule is a proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.
