Review the side-effects of Omeprazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body As a Whole - Hypersensitivity reactions including shock, asthma, hives, fever, pain, fatigue and uneasiness.
Heart - Chest pain, fast or slow heart rate, palpitations, high blood pressure and swelling in the extremities.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male.
Metabolic - Low sugar and weight gain.
♦
Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness, muscle cramps/pain, joint pain, leg pain, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) and bone fracture.
Central Nervous System - Sleep disturbances, depression, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, confusion, nervousness, apathy, drowsiness, anxiety, dream abnormalities, tremors, tingling and uneasiness.
Respiratory - Nose bleed and pharyngeal pain.
Skin - Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hives, rash, inflammation, itching, hair loss and dry skin.
Eye and ENT - Ringing in the ear, taste perversion, dry eye, blurred vision, double vision and eye irritation.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine, protein in urine, urinary tract infection, urinary frequency and testicular pain.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Prilosec
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body As a Whole - Hypersensitivity reactions including shock, asthma, hives, fever, pain, fatigue and uneasiness.
Heart - Chest pain, fast or slow heart rate, palpitations, high blood pressure and swelling in the extremities.
Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male.
Metabolic - Low sugar and weight gain.
♦
Musculoskeletal - Muscle weakness, muscle cramps/pain, joint pain, leg pain, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) and bone fracture.
Central Nervous System - Sleep disturbances, depression, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, confusion, nervousness, apathy, drowsiness, anxiety, dream abnormalities, tremors, tingling and uneasiness.
Respiratory - Nose bleed and pharyngeal pain.
Skin - Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hives, rash, inflammation, itching, hair loss and dry skin.
Eye and ENT - Ringing in the ear, taste perversion, dry eye, blurred vision, double vision and eye irritation.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine, protein in urine, urinary tract infection, urinary frequency and testicular pain.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Omeprazole
Omeprazole(Prilosec) generic is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for indigestion, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD). It works by decreasing stomach acid production.Trade Names for Omeprazole
India :
Opar DM |
Reguloc -D |
Zosec Pro Kit |
Aciquit 20 |
Eurozol |
OP -D |
Diger D |
Eurozol -D |
Rzole D |
Domnex - O |
Sanpol -D |
Lokcidom |
Arozole-D |
Pep - DM |
OMI Q D |
Domnex - O 20 |
Omiup D |
Minisec AR |
Miliom -D |
Blancid D
International :
Prilosec
