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Omeprazole in pregnancy
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Omeprazole during pregnancy can be used, pregnancy is not a contraindication, but it is prescribed only for vital indications.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It accelerates the scarring of the stomach ulcer. It is activated in the acidic environment of the stomach, which is why it is released in the form of capsules. The drug lasts for 24 hours after taking. Metabolites of omeprazole are excreted by the kidneys. This is another reason why the prescription of omeprazole is limited during pregnancy, because during this period the load on the kidneys is doubled.
[Indications for use
Omeprazole in pregnancy is indicated by patients with gastritis, reflux-esophagitis, ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, incl. Stress and peptic, caused by Helicobacter pylori, as an additional therapy for heartburn and belching in chronic pancreatitis. Pain in epigastrium, severe heartburn, vomiting - indications for omeprazole. Do not forget that there are similar symptoms in pregnant women with toxicosis, so without qualitative diagnosis you can not do.
Is omeprazole available during pregnancy?
Omeprazole in pregnancy is prescribed when the risk to the mother exceeds the possible damage to the fetus. Do not appoint in the first trimester. This drug belongs to the category C of danger to the child. If you are breastfeeding, you should stop feeding while taking omeprazole, as it penetrates into the mother's milk.
How to use omeprazole during pregnancy?
Omeprazole during pregnancy can be taken only under the supervision of a doctor. Omeprazole is taken 1 hour before meals. Tablets should not be crushed, but swallowed whole, so that they do not irritate the gastric mucosa. Take the tablets with a little water. With gastritis and gastric ulcer take 20 mg of the drug 1 time per day.
Contraindications for use
Omeprazole in pregnancy is not prescribed, if there is no emergency. To stop heartburn pregnant women use other means. It is not prescribed in the first weeks of pregnancy, when researching the effect of omeprazole on the fetus, it was found that its reception in the early stages of pregnancy increases the risk of congenital heart disease in the child. Penetrates into breast milk, taking the drug is incompatible with breastfeeding. The drug is not prescribed for individual hypersensitivity to its components.
Side effects
Most often, the use of omeprazole during pregnancy is accompanied by the following side effects: possible diarrhea, atrophic gastritis, anxiety, anxiety, proteinuria, pain in the chest.
Cost
The cost of omeprazole during pregnancy in pharmacies in Kiev - 5 - 15 UAH for 10 capsules.
During pregnancy, omeprazole is not the first choice. Doctors prefer Maalox and Almagel as safer, not getting into the systemic blood flow, but acting locally.
Of course, it often happens that during pregnancy, chronic diseases already present in the future mummy become aggravated. Pregnant omeprazole is prescribed when other treatments have proven ineffective. Omeprazole during pregnancy is safe only when discharged strictly according to the indications of a therapist under the supervision of a gynecologist.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Omeprazole in pregnancy" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.