Gi medications and vitamins;Proton Pump Inhibitor: omeprazole

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 omeprazole


mechanism of action

  • Reduction in gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the enzyme that produces gastric acid

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therapeutic use

  • Treatment & prevention of gastric & duodenal ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis

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complication

  • Very minor with short term treatment

  • Long term treatment complications

    • Pneumonia

    • C-Diff

    • Osteoporosis

    • Rebound acid hypersecretion

    • Hypomagnesemia


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contraindications

  • Pregnancy & lactation

  • Caution in children, clients with liver disease & dysphagia

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Nursing education

  • Do not crush, chew, or break sustained-release capsules

  • Do not sprinkle capsule over food

  • Take PO QD in the am before eating x 4-6 weeks

  • Avoid alcohol

  • Notify HCP if s/s GI bleeding or diarrhea occurs

  • Low fat diet