acid-reducer-omeprazole
Warnings
What may interact with Omeprazole?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Atazanavir
-Clopidogrel
-Nelfinavir
-Rilpivirine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Antifungals, such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots, such as warfarin
-Cilostazol
-Citalopram
-Cyclosporine
-Dasatinib
-Digoxin
-Disulfiram
-Diuretics
-Erlotinib
-Iron supplements
-Medications for anxiety, panic, and sleep, such as diazepam
-Medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Methotrexate
-Mycophenolate mofetil
-Nilotinib
-Rifampin
-St. John''s wort
-Tacrolimus
-Vitamin B12
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Omeprazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Liver disease
-Low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
-Lupus
-An unusual or allergic reaction to omeprazole, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Omeprazole?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It can take several days before your stomach pain gets better. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
You may need blood work while taking this medication.
Using this medication for a long time may weaken your bones. The risk of bone fractures may be increased. Talk to your care team about your bone health.
Using this medication for a long time may cause growths (polyps) in the stomach. They usually don''t cause any symptoms. They are usually not cancerous. Contact your care team if you notice pain or tenderness when you press your stomach, have nausea, or see bloody or black, tar-like stools.
This medication may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medication. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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