Omeprazole

Question 1

what is it and mechanism

Answer 1

proton pump inhibitor

prevents proton pump which in turn inhibits the secretion of gastric acid

Question 2

indications

Answer 2

GORD

dyspepsia (indigestion)

severe oesophagitis

h pylori eradication (makes environment not suitable for life)

Question 3

contraindications (cautions)

Answer 3

can increase the risk of fractures

increase chance of GI infections

Question 4

interactions

Answer 4

acyclovir (omeprazole increases its metabolism)

apixaban (omeprazole decreases excretion rate of it)

Methotrexate (decreased clearance)

citalopram (SSRI)

tyrosine kinase inhibitors (cancer treatment)

Question 5

side effects/ patient info

Answer 5

headache 
nausea
d and v
stomach pain
constipation
flatuence

jaundice indicates liver problems
joint pain indicates lupus