Drug 1: Omeprazole Flashcards
1
Q
What drug is omeprazole?
A
- a proton pump inhibitor
2
Q
How does omeprazole work?
A
- reduces stomach acid secretion by blocking the stomachs acid pumping mechanism
3
Q
What conditions is omeprazole prescribed for?
A
- stomach and duodenal ulcers, reflux oesophagitis and zollinger Ellison syndrome
4
Q
What is reflux oesophagitis?
A
- where stomach acid rises to the oesophagus
5
Q
What is zollinger Ellison syndrome?
A
- where the digestive system tumours cause excess production of stomach acid
6
Q
How long is treatment for ulcers?
A
- 4-8 weeks
7
Q
How long is treatment for reflux oesophagitis?
A
- 4-12 weeks
8
Q
What are the common side effects?
A
- headaches and diarrhoea
9
Q
Are there any long term use effects?
A
- may increase risk of certain intestinal infections such as salmonella
10
Q
What dietary recommendations are there?
A
- no alcohol and spicy food
11
Q
What conditions have to take precautions before use?
A
- long term liver problem or taking other medication
