Zyom Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Omeprazole

Indications/Uses

Treatment of duodenal & gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux. Prophylaxis of acid aspiration pre-op.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV bolus 40 mg once daily for 5 days. IV inj 4 mg/mL given slowly over a period of 5 min. IV infusion single dose vial dissolved in 100 mL NaCl or glucose IV inj given over a period of 20-30 min.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, headache, diarrhea, constipation & flatulence. Abdominal pain, vomiting, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria. Paresthesia, dizziness, lightheadedness & faint feeling; somnolence, insomnia, vertigo; reversible mental confusion, agitation, depression & hallucinations.

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Drug Interactions

Increased blood conc of diazepam, phenytoin & warfarin. Reduced absorption w/ ketoconazole. Delayed elimination of drugs metabolized by CYP450 enzyme system or drugs that are highly excreted in the liver.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02BC01 - omeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zyom inj (lyo) for soln 40 mg

Packing/Price

(+ 10 mL diluent) 1's (P400/vial)

Zyom

omeprazole

Manufacturer:

Zydus Healthcare

Distributor:

Zydus Healthcare