ZOL-20
Capsule
Dose Type
Omeprazole 20mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
ZOL-20 is the brand name of Omeprazole 20 mg Capsule.It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Therapeutic Class
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Dose and Direction of Use
Capsule to be swallowed as a whole with water. Consume before meal at morning.
Mode of Action
- At the surface of stomach lies a proton pump known as H+/K+ ATPase pump which is responsible for secretion of acid in stomach.
- PPIs work by binding and thus, inhibiting the proton pump and decreasing the secretion of HCl into stomach
Uses
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Peptic Ulcer disease
- H. pylori-associated ulcers
- NSAID-associated ulcers
- Prevention of re-bleeding from peptic ulcers
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES)
- Duodenal ulcer
- Non-ulcer dyspepsia
- Prevention of stress-related mucosal bleeding
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to omeprazole
Precautions and Warning
- No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment, hepatic dysfunction or for the elderly.
- Pregnancy Category C. Discuss the risk and benefit factor with doctor before using.
- Nursing Mothers: A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
- Omeprazole can cause risk of bone fractures if taken for longer time at higher dose so take calcium supplements if needed as prescribed by doctor.