REFLUX 40MG CAPSULE(1BOX =14CAPSULE)
REFLUX 40MG CAPSULE(1BOX =14CAPSULE)
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Description
Omeprazole 40mg capsules primarily work by inhibiting the proton pump, an enzyme responsible for acid production in the stomach. This medication acts specifically on the parietal cells in the stomach lining, blocking the final step of gastric acid secretion. It does so by irreversibly binding to and inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphatase enzyme system (H+/K+ ATPase), which is crucial for the secretion of gastric acid. This inhibition significantly reduces the production of stomach acid, leading to a decrease in the acidity of the gastric environment. The reduction in acid secretion provides relief from symptoms associated with conditions caused by excessive stomach acid, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers.
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Ingredients
Omeprazole -
Drug Class
Proton pump inhibitor.
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Dosage Form
Capsule
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Uses
The following are the uses of Omeprazole 40mg Capsule:
- Used for treating frequent heartburn and acid reflux, providing long-term relief.
- Used for managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) symptoms and preventing damage to the esophagus.
- Used for healing erosive esophagitis, an inflammation of the esophagus.
- Used for reducing stomach acid production in conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
- Used for promoting the healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers.
- Used for preventing upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients.
- Used for providing relief from dyspepsia and related discomfort.
- Used for supporting the treatment of H. pylori infections when combined with antibiotics.
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Dosage
To be taken as per doctor's prescriptio