The elimination half life is about 0 | The rare adverse effects include arthralgia, myalgia and blood disturbances |
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- Helicobacter Pylori associated with peptic ulcer disease : 40 - 80 mg daily with Amoxicillin 1 |
Precautions Treatment with Omeprazole may mask symptoms of malignancy and therefore delay diagnosis.
16DRUG INTERACTIONS : - Omeprazole can prolong the elimination of Diazepam , Warfarin and Phenytoin | RESTRICTIONS ON USE : Contraindications Hypersensitivity to Omeprazole |
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Omeprazole is rapidly absorbed and its absorption is not affected by food | For the prevention of relapse a maintenance dose of 10 - 20 mg once daily is recommended |
It is almost completely metabolized in the liver and rapidly eliminated mostly in the urine | - It may increase absorption of Digoxin and decrease the effectiveness of Prednisone |
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For the prevention of relapse a maintenance dose of 10 - 20 mg once daily is recommended | In some cases it may require more than 120 mg daily given in 2 or 3 divided doses |
Strip is indicated in the treatment of : - Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
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