Do you have acidity ? Omeprazole to reduce acidity.

Omeprazole Proton pump inhibitor is a common drug used for acidity and ulcer disease. Ulcer occur in that part of gut exposed to acid from stomach. Omeprazole inhibit the last stage of acid secretion. Depending upon the dose the strength of action vary. It can even completely stop the acid secretion from stomach. Omeprazole does not inhibit the mobility of stomach.

It is orally given and 50% is absorbed, excretion from the body is through  liver and kidney. No dose reduction is required in elderly and in renal impairment.

After intake, action start in 1 hour and reach maximum in 2 hours and last for 3 days.

Dosage

Available as 10 mg and 20 mg capsules.Capsules should not be opened or chewed.It should be taken before meals.

Side effects

Side effects are minimal

Following side effects are seen in 3 to 5 percentage of people.

1. Nausea (a tendency to vomit)

2. Loose stool

3. Headache.

4. Abdominal pain.

5. Dizziness.

Rare side effects

1. Rash

2. Liver function changes.

3. Low blood count

4. On prolonged treatment atrophic gastritis occurs.

Precaution should be taken by patients who are on the following drug.

1. Diazepam

2. Phenytoin

3. Warfarin.

Uses of Omeprazole

1. Ulcer disease-it produce fast pain relief. Fast healing is seen  at dose 40 mg per day. Stomach ulcer require treatment for 4 to 8 weeks. But ulcer in the intestine need only 2 weeks.

2. Gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn) - 20 to 60 mg per day.

3. Zollinger Ellison syndrome-60 to 120 mg per day.

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Drugs used for treatment of heart attack patients.

Heart attack occurs when there is reduced blood supply to heart. It is an emergency situation and immediate medical care is required. Here in this article we will tell you some of the drugs and their aims. It is always good to have these in your mind

Following are the aims of treatment.

1.Immediate stabilization of patient.

2.longterm symptom control.

3.Cure of the condition if possible.

Drugs used for the treatment are given below.

1. Antiplatelet drugs –Aspirin and Clopidogrel, it is a group of powerful drugs that will prevent the blood clotting.

2. Nitrates will help to reduce the pain

3. Betablockers decrease the heart rate, blood pressure and improve the oxygen supply to heart.

4. Statin will reduce the blood cholesterol. Stabilize the plaque so prevent further attack.

5. ACE Inhibitors- role is to reduce the blood pressure, dilate the blood vessels and increases the blood supply.

6. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers will increase the blood supply to heart.

7. Clot lysis with streptokinase give immediate improvement.

8. Diuretics remove excess salt and water from the body so help the heart to work properly.

9. Digoxin improve the function of heart.

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