¿Qué es Omeprazole?

El omeprazol es un inhibidor de la bomba de protones (IBP) que funciona reduciendo la cantidad de ácido producido en el estómago, ofreciendo así alivio de la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE), úlceras y otras condiciones relacionadas con el ácido. Es comúnmente prescrito para mejorar los síntomas y promover la curación de la esofagitis erosiva, y se administra por vía oral en forma de cápsula o tableta, con la dosis y duración dependiendo de la condición médica específica que se esté tratando.

Side Effects

• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, or osteoporosis.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including acute tubulointerstitial nephritisIncreased risk of broken bones in the hip, wrist, or spine (more likely if used several times per day or longer than 1 year)Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)LupusFundic gland polyps (abnormal growth in the upper part of your stomach)
• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.