Omeprazole : Before Using - Prilosec, Losec

Omeprazole - Systemic

Brand Names

Prilosec, Losec Omeprazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For omeprazole, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to omeprazole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done. However, studies in pets have shown that omeprazole may cause harm to the fetus.

Breast-feeding problem

Omeprazole may pass into the breast milk. Since this drug has been shown to cause unwanted effects, such as tumors and cancer in pets, it may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing the use of omeprazole in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of omeprazole in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking omeprazole, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Anticoagulants - blood thinners
Diazepam - Valium
Phenytoin - Dilantin Use with omeprazole may cause high blood levels of these medication, which may increase the risk of side effects

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of omeprazole. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Liver disease or a history of liver disease This condition may cause omeprazole to build up in the body