¿Qué es Omeprazole Magnesium?

El Omeprazol Magnesio es un inhibidor de la bomba de protones (IBP) que reduce la cantidad de ácido estomacal producido al bloquear la enzima en la pared del estómago responsable de la secreción de ácido. Se utiliza comúnmente para el tratamiento de la enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico (ERGE), úlceras estomacales y otras condiciones que involucran la producción excesiva de ácido estomacal. El Omeprazol Magnesio es efectivo en promover la curación del tejido esofágico dañado y aliviar los síntomas de la acidez estomacal.

Side Effects

• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, or osteoporosis.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including acute tubulointerstitial nephritisIncreased risk of broken bones in the hip, wrist, or spine (more likely if used several times per day or longer than 1 year)Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)LupusFundic gland polyps (abnormal growth in the upper part of your stomach)
• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.