SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Prilosec

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Prilosec

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

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Uses of Prilosec

Prilosec is also known by the generic name Omeprazole Magnesium

Prilosec is also known by the generic name 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).

Prilosec has 29 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prilosec has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

Prilosec Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prilosec has 5 Condition Contraindications

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

Prilosec Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Prilosec.

Prilosec has 14 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

Omeprazole Magnesium 10 Mg Oral Susp, Delayed Release

Omeprazole Magnesium 2.5 Mg Oral Susp, Delayed Release

Omeprazole Magnesium 20 Mg Cap, Delayed Release

Omeprazole Magnesium 20 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Prilosec 10 Mg Cap

Prilosec 10 Mg Oral Susp

Prilosec 2.5 Mg Oral Susp

Prilosec 20 Mg Cap

Prilosec 40 Mg Cap

Prilosec Otc 20 Mg Tab

Prilosec - 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.