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Precautions to be Observed while taking Omeprazole-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking omeprazole as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, an hour or two before food, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking omeprazole with a small snack, can help avoid unpleasant gastrointestinal side-effects, such as, nausea and vomiting. Omeprazole intake can sometimes result in lupus erythematosus, when patients present with diffuse skin rashes. Patients can also present with other [...]

Precautions to be Observed while taking Omeprazole-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking omeprazole as follows: Prolonged omeprazole use can result in compromised absorption of vitamin B12, vitamin C, and iron in the stomach. This can result in anemia with pale skin and mucus membranes with exacerbation of shortness of breath. Periodical labs and administration of supplements can help early diagnosis and resolve symptoms of anemia. Space out the supplement administration with omeprazole by atleast 2 hours, [...]

Precautions to be Observed while taking Omeprazole-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking omeprazole as follows: Watch closely for development of any allergic reactions to omeprazole, such as, skin rashes, hives, and rashes. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Omeprazole is [...]

Side Effects of Omeprazole-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using omeprazole as follows: Osteoporosis Prolonged omeprazole use can result in compromised absorption of calcium, leading to reduced bone mineralization and bone density, thus increasing the risk for pathological fractures of skeleton and osteoporosis. The risk for osteoporosis is very high in senior citizens. Periodical labs, administration of calcium supplements, and spacing out of supplement administration with omeprazole can help prevent demineralization of bone and development of osteoporosis [...]

Side Effects of Omeprazole-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using omeprazole as follows: Acute nephritis Omeprazole use can sometimes result in acute nephritis and compromised renal function, secondary to some unknown allergic response to the medication. Compromised renal function also can lead to delayed elimination of many other medications, including omeprazole, from the body, which allows the medications to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medications. Periodical [...]