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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using omeprazole as follows: General allergic reactions Omeprazole use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. 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. Nausea and vomiting Omeprazole [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using omeprazole as follows: Liver disease Omeprazole is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of omeprazole could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Malnourishment A number of vitamins and supplements need acid environment in the stomach, to get absorbed into the body. Acid in the stomach is needed for [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using omeprazole as follows: Renal disease Omeprazole is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate omeprazole from their body normally, which allows the medication to be in the blood stream longer, thus increasing the risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. History of lupus erythematosus Omeprazole intake can increase the risk for exacerbation of symptoms of lupus erythematosus [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take omeprazole as follows: Do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule. Take them as a whole. This medication can also be prescribed as a delayed release and crushing the delayed release tablet/capsule can result in too quick absorption of the medication and compromise the therapeutic benefit of the medication. If you encounter difficulty swallowing the capsule, you may open the capsule, if the capsule is not sealed, and sprinkle [...]