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If Do you ever have a heartburn or acidity problem, do you also take medicines like Omeprazole? If yes, then be cautious. Recently, Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has issued a warning on long use of this drug.
This drug is of proton pump inhibits (PPI) class, which gives relief by reducing stomach acids. But do not take it for more than two weeks without a doctor’s advice, otherwise the risk of bacterial infection in the intestines may increase.
In the year 2022-23, 7.3 crore PPI prescriptions were released in England. That is, about 15% of the population is using this medicine. Clear warnings have been given on NHS website –
Do not take more than 2 weeks without prescription. If there is any problem, see a doctor.
Explain that this medicine is given for problems like heartburn, ulcers and gastro-asophage reflux disease. Many people consider it a minor medicine and take years. But long use can increase bacteria when stomach acid is reduced, which cause problems like diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. However, this danger can be avoided with correct information and some precautions.
So let’s today News of the need In we will talk in detail about this warning of NHS. Will also know that-
- What is Omeprajol and how does it work?
- What are the side effects of Omeprajol?
Expert: Dr. Monica Jain, Director, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi
Question- What is Omeprajol and how does it work?
answer- Omprajol is one of the most prescribed drugs in many countries including India and Britain. It is a PPI class medicine, which prevents stomach acid production. It reduces the amount of acid by blocking the proton pumps present in the stomach lining. This provides relief in problems like heartburn, ulcers and reflux.
This drug does not neutralize stomach acid, but only prevents its production. Therefore it helps in healing ulcers and protects the food pipe from reflux. But it suppresses the symptoms, not solving the root of the problem. If there is acidity due to diet or lifestyle, changes with medicine are necessary. Therefore, taking it without prescription can be harmful. Understand the main use of Omeprajol from the graphic below-
Question- What names do Omprajol medicine meet in India?
answer- This drug is available in India with many brand names, including Dr. Reddy’s ‘Omeg’, Zidas LifeSyins ‘lousid’, Alchem Laboratories’s ‘Omi’ and Cipla’s ‘Lomac’. It is also available in generic form like Omprajole Capsule IP.
Question- What are the dangers of long use of Omeprajol?
answer- The main warning of NHS focuses on long use. PPI drugs reduce stomach acids, reducing good bacteria and can increase dangerous bacteria such as C. Dificile. This infection affects the intestines, causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and dehydration. In serious cases, there may be a hurry to be hospitalized. Other hazards include vitamin B12 deficiency, bone weakening (osteoporosis) and kidney problems. Understand the main dangers from the graphic below-
Question- What are the common side effects of Omeprajol?
answer- It may have some common side effects, which people often ignore. Such as-
- Headache.
- stomach pain.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Constipation or diarrhea.
- Gas, blotting or farting increased.
NHS states that it does not affect driving or machinery use. But if you see the affair, vision problem or serious side effects such as allergic rash, swelling, then see a doctor immediately.
Question- Which people are more at risk of side effects of Omeprajol?
answer- Some people are more at risk of its side effects. Such as-
- People with weak immunity.
- People taking medicines for a long time.
- To the elderly.
- People suffering from kidney or liver disease.
- People taking other medicines.
Question- Are other PPI medicines also harmful?
answer- Apart from Omeprajol, there are other PPI medicines, which do similar work. The same warning is applied to their long use. These include Assomeprazole, Lansoprajol, Pantoprazole, Rabiprajole. Doctors choose them on the basis of problem. All these drugs prevent acid production, but the dose is different according to the brand. NHS says that no PPI medicine should take more than 2 weeks without advice.
Question- According to NHS Warning, it is necessary to consult a doctor?
answer- NHS has clearly written on its website that if you have bought Omprajol without prescription, do not take it more than 2 weeks. If symptoms persist or increase, contact the doctor immediately.
Question- What are the natural ways to get rid of acidity and heartburn?
answer- Apart from medicine, heartburn can also be controlled by some general changes in lifestyle. Understand this from the graphic below-
Question- If Omprajol takes medicine, what is the right way to take it?
answer- According to NHS, this drug is available in tablets, capsules and liquid forms. Some are also dissolved in water. But it is important to take care of some things while taking the medicine. Such as-
- If you are taking once a day, then always take it in the morning.
- If you want to take it twice a day, then take it at the same time in the morning and evening.
- It can be taken with or without eating.
- Swallow the tablet or capsule with water.
- Never chew or break those who have written ‘Antiric coated’ or ‘gastro resistant’.
Question- Why is NHS’s advice necessary for India?
answer- This alert of NHS is necessary not only for Britain, but also for people in countries like India. Actually, acidity and heartburn medicines are found very easily in India too. People keep eating them for months without asking a doctor. While this is not detected the real disease. At the same time, the risk of medicine also increases.
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