Estrella, Kym Demi Lans H. Prof.

Enriquez
Group CA29

DRUG STUDY

Contents Dosage Generic Name / Indication Adverse Side Effects Patient Nursing
Brand Name Effect Teachings Consideration
Omeprazole Cap Omepron Maintenance of Constipation, Omeprazole Take the drug
20 mg once healing of diarrhea, can be taken before meals.
daily for up to erosive flatulence, with or without Swallow the
12 mth. esophagitis nausea, food. capsules whole;
vomiting & Do not take do not chew,
acid antacids open, or
regurgitation. together with crush them. This
Abdominal Omeprazole. If drug will need to
pain, you must take be taken for up to
asthenia, antacids, take 8 wk (short-term
headache, them at least 1 therapy) or
dizziness, hour before or for a prolonged
rash. 2 hours after period (> 5 yr in
you have taken some cases).
Omeprazole. • Have regular
Antacids can medical follow-up
reduce the visits.
effectiveness of • These side
Omeprazole effects may
when taken occur: Dizziness
together. (avoid driving or
performing
hazardous
tasks); headache
(request
medications);
nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea
(maintain
proper nutrition);
symptoms of
upper respiratory
tract infection,
 cough (do not
self-medicate;
consult with your
health care
provider if
uncomfortable).
• Report severe
headache,
worsening of
symptoms, fever,
chills

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