OMEKEX-20 (Omeprazole 20 mg Capsules)

Uses (7)

1. GERD
2. Acid reflux
3. Peptic ulcer disease
4. Gastritis
5. Zollinger–Ellison syndrome
6. NSAID-induced ulcers
7. Heartburn

Side Effects (7)

1. Headache
2. Nausea
3. Diarrhea
4. Abdominal pain
5. Flatulence
6. Dizziness
7. Vitamin B12 deficiency (long-term)

Precautions (7)

1. Avoid long-term unsupervised use
2. Use cautiously in liver disease
3. Monitor magnesium levels
4. Risk of fractures (long-term)
5. Use in pregnancy only if prescribed
6. Avoid abrupt discontinuation
7. Rule out malignancy

Mechanism of Action (MOA) (7)

1. Proton pump inhibitor
2. Inhibits H⁺/K⁺ ATPase
3. Reduces gastric acid secretion
4. Long-lasting acid suppression
5. Promotes ulcer healing
6. Relieves acidity
7. Acts on parietal cells

Tags: Omeprazole 20 mg