Drug List Book

Prilosec
(Omeprazole)
oh-MEP-ra-zol
Classification: proton pump
inhibitor
IFU: Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease.
Action: Decreases the amount of
acid produced in the stom
Dosage: 10 mg
Route: P.o.
Adverse Reaction: fever, cold
symptoms such as stuffy nose,
sneezing, sore throat, stomach
pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, mild
diarrhea; or, headache.
Interactions: Citalopram:
Combining these medications
may increase the blood levels of
citalopram and increase the risk
of certain side effects, including
an irregular heart rhythm that
may be serious or
life-threatening.
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