SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Omeprazole

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Omeprazole

Omeprazole has 69 Side Effects total
29 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Omeprazole

USES:
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away.

For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Omeprazole has 29 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Fungal Infection of the Esophagus - Esophageal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Increase of White Blood Cells - Leukocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye - Optic Neuritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Omeprazole

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Omeprazole has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omeprazole Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omeprazole Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Omeprazole

Omeprazole Drug-Drug Interactions

Omeprazole has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Omeprazole has 1 severe interactions with Atazanavir. Click here to see them

Omeprazole has 1 severe interactions with Nelfinavir. Click here to see them

Omeprazole has 1 severe interactions with Reyataz. Click here to see them

Omeprazole has 1 severe interactions with Viracept. Click here to see them

Omeprazole has interactions of serious seriousness with 35 drug(s).

Omeprazole has interactions of moderate seriousness with 50 drug(s).

Omeprazole has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Omeprazole has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Omeprazole.

Omeprazole Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Omeprazole.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Omeprazole.

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Omeprazole.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Omeprazole.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Omeprazole.

Omeprazole has 7 related brands and strengths:

Omeprazole 10 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Omeprazole 20 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Omeprazole 20 Mg Tab, Delayed Release Omeprazole 40 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Prilosec 10 Mg Cap Prilosec 20 Mg Cap Prilosec 40 Mg Cap

Omeprazole - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.