Omeprazole + Itopride
Information about Omeprazole + Itopride
Omeprazole + itopride uses
Omeprazole+Itopride is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
How omeprazole + itopride works
This is a combination of two medicines: Omeprazole and Itopride which relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Itopride is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.
Common side effects of omeprazole + itopride
Diarrhea, Headache, Flatulence, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Dizziness, Joint pain, Constipation, Edema (swelling), Dryness in mouth, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Low blood platelets, Blurred vision, Urticaria, Fundic gland polyps, Jaundice, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, Change in body weight, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Rhabdomyolysis, Erythema (skin redness), Itching
Available Medicine for Omeprazole + Itopride
Expert advice for Omeprazole + Itopride
- You have been prescribed Omeprazole + Itopride for the treatment of acidity and heartburn.
- Take it one hour before the meal, preferably in the morning.
- It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- Long-term use can cause weak bones and deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.