OMEPRAZOLE

Question 1

BRAND NAME

Answer 1

Losec

Question 2

DRUG CLASS

Answer 2

Proton- pump inhibitors

Question 3

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

Answer 3

Diminished accumulation of acid in the gastric lumen with lessened gastroesophageal reflux.

Question 4

INDICATIONS

Answer 4

GERD/maintenance of healing in erosive esophagitis.
Duodenal ulcers (with or without anti-infectives for Helicobacter pylori).
Short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer.

Question 5

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer 5

patients with history of hypersensitivity to the drug

Question 6

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer 6

Monitor improvements in GI symptoms (gastritis, heartburn, and so forth) to help determine if drug therapy is successful.

Advise patient to avoid alcohol and foods that may cause an increase in GI irritation.

Question 7

SIDE EFFECTS

Answer 7

CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, weakness.
CV: chest pain.
GI: abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting.
Derm: itching, rash.
Misc: allergic reactions.