Side effects of Omep
The mechanism of action reduces the production of acid in the stomach. This makes the environment in the stomach less acidic. Since bacteria in the stomach that are ingested with food are destroyed by gastric acid, therapy with Omep® slightly increases the risk of an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Furthermore, like any drug, Omep® may have side effects that may occur, but are by no means observed in every patient. About ten percent of patients experience gastrointestinal side effects when taking Omep®. This means that patients experience abdominal pain with diarrhea or constipation and/or flatulence.
Nausea with vomiting may also occur. Another frequently observed side effect is headache, which can occur together with tiredness and dizziness. Sleep disorders are also possible.
The side effects mentioned so far usually decrease during a longer intake. In addition to these side effects, there are other, much less common side effects that occur in only one percent of patients: In general, these side effects are reversible, i.e. they recede when the drug is discontinued. In addition, there are a number of other side effects, but these are very rare.
They are therefore not listed here; if you are interested, you can read about them in the package insert.
- Itching of the skin, rash with photosensitivity
- Vision disorders: the patient’s vision is blurred or he sees veils. These visual disorders are not permanent and vision usually returns to normal
- Hearing disorders like tinnitus
- Taste disorders
- General malaise
- Swelling of ankles and feet
- Change in liver enzymes
Contraindications for the use of Omep®
If any of the following points apply to a patient, do not take Omep®!Omep® must not be used if an allergy to omeprazole (active ingredient in Omep®) or to any other ingredient in the capsules is known. In addition, Omep® must not be used if an allergic reaction to another proton pump inhibitor has already occurred, such as Pantoprazole. Furthermore, Omep® must not be used if the patient is taking a drug containing nelfinavir (drug used to treat HIV infection). If a patient is taking other medications, this must be clarified with the treating physician before using Omep®, as various interactions of different medications with Omep® are known.
