Side effect(s) of Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

Review the side-effects of Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate 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.

   Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets.

   Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, slow heart rate, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, low blood pressure.

   Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhea, abnormal deficiency of movement.

   General - Extreme elevation of body temperature, fluid retention.

   Infections - Mouth infection, sepsis, urinary tract infection.

   Metabolic - Fluid overload, increased blood sugar, increase or decrease in blood minerals.

   Central Nervous System - Agitation.

   Respiratory - Acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, respiratory failure.

   Skin - Bedsores, rash.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate

Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate(Zegerid and Zegerid OTC) generic contains proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and sodium bicarbonate, prescribed for esophagal irritation caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).