Omeprazole

Proton pump inhibitor · Gastroenterology

Indications

  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • GORD
  • H. pylori eradication (triple therapy)
  • NSAID gastroprotection
  • Zollinger-Ellison

Dosing

Adult
20–40 mg OD (morning before food)
Paediatric
1–11 years: 10 mg OD; ≥ 12: 20 mg OD

Routes

  • Oral
  • IV

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to PPIs

Side effects

  • Hypomagnesaemia (long-term)
  • C. diff risk
  • Bone fracture risk (long-term high dose)
  • Headache

Monitoring

  • Magnesium levels if long-term use
  • Review need at 4–8 weeks

Key interactions

  • Clopidogrel (reduced antiplatelet effect)
  • Methotrexate (toxicity)

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