Proton pump inhibitors are approved in Germany and other countries for certain diseases that can be regulated by reducing stomach acid. Frequent application finds proton pump inhibitors thus with diagnoses such as stomach and intestine ulcers, stomach burn, Refluxkrankheit, Helicobacter Pylori eradications (together with antibiotics) and with a Zollinger Ellison syndrome. They are also frequently … Effect of proton pump inhibitors
Side effects As with most drugs, side effects have been described and observed with proton pump inhibitors. Common are abdominal pain and nausea, but long-term use can also cause serious illness, as well as frequent bone fractures and serious bacterial infections. The reason for this is the increase in the pH level in the gastric … Side effects | Effect of proton pump inhibitors
Synonyms in a broader sense Proton pump inhibitors PPI Gastric acid blocker Nexium® MUPS Agopton® Lansogamma® Lansoprazole-ratiopharm Antra® MUPS Omegamma® Omep® Omeprazole STADA Ulcozol® Pariet® Pantozol®. Pantoprazole®. Rifun® Definition Proton pump inhibitors (short: PPI;= proton pump inhibitors) are very effective drugs for the treatment of stomach acid-related complaints such as heartburn, esophagitis or stomach ulcers. … Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Application of proton pump inhibitors Heartburn is an unpleasant symptom that can occur in different forms. Mild forms can usually be treated by changing one’s lifestyle and taking antacids (drugs that bind stomach acid). However, if acid-induced stomach complaints and heartburn occur relatively frequently, you should seek medical clarification of the cause. You could be … Application of proton pump inhibitors | Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Side effects Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are generally well tolerated and have few side effects. Under certain circumstances, there may be temporary upper abdominal complaints such as: Occasionally, fatigue, sleep disorders, dizziness and headaches occur. Accidental overdoses usually do not cause any symptoms. A complete inhibition of the acid production is not to be feared, … Side effects | Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Interactions of omeprazole with other drugs Omeprazole may slow down the breakdown of other medicines such as diazepam (psychotropic drug), phenytoin (medicine for heart rhythm disturbances or seizures) or warfarin (anticoagulant). Contraindications of Omeprazole Omeprazole must not be given in cases of severe liver dysfunction. Another contraindication is the simultaneous administration of clopidogrel. Clopidogrel is … Interactions of omeprazole with other drugs | Omeprazole
Synonyms in a broader sense Proton pump inhibitors, PPI, active ingredients with the suffix -prazole (e.g. Pantoprazole), Antra® pump inhibitors Introduction Normally there is a balance in the stomach between the production of the aggressive gastric acid and the protective mechanisms of mucus and hydrogen carbonate formation. For the production of gastric acid, the vascular … Omeprazole
Pharmacokinetics of Omeprazole Omeprazole has its site of action at the proton pumps, which are located at the document cell membrane and point towards the stomach lumen. In order to reach the document cell, however, the substance omeprazole must not already be activated in the stomach. Therefore, the drug is administered as an acid-proof capsule. … Pharmacokinetics of Omeprazole | Omeprazole
Side effects of Omeprazole Omeprozole is generally well tolerated. Even when high doses are administered and the duration of therapy is long, side effects rarely occur. 1-2% of patients complain of gastrointestinal complaints. As a rule, this is due to an altered bacterial colonization of the gastrointestinal tract, because the stomach acid normally ensures that … Side effects of Omeprazole | Omeprazole
Introduction Omep® is a highly effective drug for the treatment of diseases caused by acid gastric acid. These include inflammation of the esophagus and the common heartburn. The active ingredient contained in Omep® is omeprazole. Omep® is a drug in the group of proton pump inhibitors (proton pump inhibitor=PPI). So if you burp acidly or … Omep®
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, … Side effects of Omep | Omep®
Can OMEP be taken during pregnancy? In most cases, Omep® can also be taken during pregnancy or while breast-feeding without hesitation. However, a doctor should be consulted beforehand or informed of the existence of the pregnancy if he or she prescribes Omep® or any other medication. All articles in this series: Omep® Side effects of … Can OMEP be taken during pregnancy? | Omep®
