{"id":19679,"date":"2022-03-15T09:13:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T09:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19679"},"modified":"2022-03-16T11:07:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T11:07:55","slug":"omeprazole-apofri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/omeprazole-apofri\/","title":{"rendered":"Omeprazole Apofri &#8211; Omeprazole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20 mg&nbsp;enteric capsules, hard<br>omeprazole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Omeprazole Apofri is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Apofri contains the drug substance omeprazole.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called &#8220;proton pump inhibitors&#8221;.&nbsp;These work by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Apofri is used in adults for the short-term treatment of reflux symptoms (eg heartburn, acid regurgitation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflux is the reflux of acid from the stomach to the esophagus, which can become inflamed and painful.\u00a0This can cause symptoms such as a painful burning sensation in the chest that rises towards the throat (heartburn) and a sour taste in the mouth (acid regurgitation).\u00a0It may be necessary to take the capsules for 2-3 days in a row to achieve symptom relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole contained in Omeprazole Apofri may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Omeprazole Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Omeprazole Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to omeprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to medicines containing other&nbsp;proton pump inhibitors&nbsp;(eg pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are taking medicines containing nelfinavir (used to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Omeprazole Apofri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Omeprazole Apofri for more than 14 days without consulting a doctor.&nbsp;If you do not get relief, or if your symptoms worsen, consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Apofri may mask the symptoms of other diseases.&nbsp;Therefore, if any of the following occur before you start taking Omeprazole Apofri or while you are taking them, contact your doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You lose a lot of weight for no reason and have trouble swallowing.<\/li><li>You get stomach pains or indigestion.<\/li><li>You start vomiting food or blood.<\/li><li>You get black (blood-mixed) stools.<\/li><li>You get severe or persistent diarrhea, as omeprazole has been shown to be associated with a certain increase in&nbsp;infectious&nbsp;diarrhea.<\/li><li>You have had previous&nbsp;gastric ulcers&nbsp;or gastrointestinal surgery.<\/li><li>You have been using&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;symptomatic treatment for&nbsp;dyspepsia&nbsp;or heartburn for 4 weeks or longer.<\/li><li>You have jaundice or severe liver disease.<\/li><li>You are older than 55 years with new or recently changed symptoms.<\/li><li>You&#8217;ve ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a drug like Omeprazole Apofri that reduces stomach acid.<\/li><li>You must undergo a specific blood test (chromogranin A).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, tell your doctor as soon as possible as you may need to stop treatment with Omeprazole Apofri.\u00a0Also remember to mention any other\u00a0side effects, such as joint pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients should not take omeprazole as a preventative medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Omeprazole Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;This is because Omeprazole Apofri can affect the way other medicines work and other medicines can affect the effect of Omeprazole Apofri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Omeprazole Apofri if you are also\u00a0<strong>taking nelfinavir-containing<\/strong> medicines (used to\u00a0treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots (&nbsp;thrombosis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Atazanavir (used to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Ketoconazole&nbsp;, itraconazole or voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections)<\/li><li>Digoxin&nbsp;(used to treat heart problems)<\/li><li>Drugs used for blood thinning, such as&nbsp;warfarin&nbsp;or other&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;K blockers.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to monitor you when you start or stop taking Omeprazole Apofri.<\/li><li>Phenytoin&nbsp;(used in&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;).&nbsp;If you are taking&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;, your doctor will need to monitor you when you start or stop taking Omeprazole Apofri.<\/li><li>Diazepam&nbsp;(used to treat anxiety, for muscle relaxation or for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;)<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>&nbsp;) (used to treat mild depression).<\/li><li>Rifampicin (used to treat&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Tacrolimus (in organ transplantation).<\/li><li>Cilostazol (used to treat &#8220;peephole&#8221;).<\/li><li>Sakvinavir (used to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;infection&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Methotrexate (used in rheumatic pain,&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;and various types of cancer).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omeprazole Apofri with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take the capsules with a meal or on an &#8220;empty stomach&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant before taking Omeprazole Apofri.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide if you can take Omeprazole Apofri during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide if you can take Omeprazole Apofri if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Apofri is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines.&nbsp;Side effects&nbsp;such as dizziness and visual disturbances may occur (see section 4).&nbsp;If you are affected by these symptoms, you should not drive or operate machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omeprazole Apofri contains sucrose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Apofri enteric capsules contain sucrose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Omeprazole Apofri contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per dose unit, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Omeprazole Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Omeprazole Apofri exactly as instructed in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 capsule of 20 mg once daily for 14 days.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if you are not asymptomatic after this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be necessary to take the capsules for 2-3 days in a row to achieve symptom relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You should take the capsules in the morning.<\/li><li>You can take the capsules with food or on an &#8220;empty stomach&#8221;.<\/li><li>Swallow the capsules whole together with half a glass of water.&nbsp;Do not chew or crush the capsules.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can you do if you have difficulty swallowing the capsules?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have problems swallowing the capsules:<ul><li>Open the capsule and mix the contents of a tablespoon of water (not carbonated), any acidic liquid (for example apple, orange or pineapple juice) or apple puree.<\/li><li>Always stir&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;one immediately before drinking it (&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;one will not be ready).&nbsp;Drink the&nbsp;mixture&nbsp;immediately or within 30 minutes.<\/li><li>To be sure that you have ingested all the medicine, rinse thoroughly with another half glass of water that you drink.&nbsp;<strong>Do not use<\/strong>&nbsp;milk or carbonated water.&nbsp;The solid particles contain drugs &#8211; do not chew or crush them.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Omeprazole Apofri than you should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Omeprazole Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take one as soon as you remember.\u00a0If it is close to the next\u00a0dose, skip the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Omeprazole Apofri can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Omeprazole Apofri and contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following unusual but serious\u00a0side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden wheezing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat or body, rash, fainting or difficulty swallowing (severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Redness&nbsp;of the skin with blistering or flaking.&nbsp;Severe blistering and bleeding on the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals may also occur.&nbsp;This can be &#8220;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&#8221; or &#8220;toxic&nbsp;epidermal&nbsp;necrolysis&#8221;.<\/li><li>Yellowed skin, dark urine and fatigue, which can be symptoms of liver problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(&nbsp;<\/strong><em>may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Effects on the stomach or intestines: diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence (flatulence).<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting<\/li><li>Benign&nbsp;polyps&nbsp;are in the stomach.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(&nbsp;<\/strong><em>may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the feet and ankles.<\/li><li>Sleep disorders (insomnia).<\/li><li>Dizziness, tingling, drowsiness.<\/li><li>Scams (&nbsp;vertigo&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Changes in the blood picture that show the function of the liver.<\/li><li>Skin rash, hives and&nbsp;itching&nbsp;.<\/li><li>General malaise and lack of energy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(&nbsp;<\/strong><em>may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Altered blood count such as reduced number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;or&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;.&nbsp;This may cause weakness, bruising or susceptibility to infection.<\/li><li>Allergic reactions, sometimes very severe, such as swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, fever, wheezing.<\/li><li>Low levels of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;This can cause weakness, vomiting and cramps.<\/li><li>Feeling of agitation, confusion or depression.<\/li><li>Taste changes.<\/li><li>Vision problems, such as blurred vision.<\/li><li>Sudden wheezing or shortness of breath (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Dry mouth&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the oral cavity.<\/li><li>A fungal infection called &#8220;cod&#8221; that can affect the gut and is caused by a fungus.<\/li><li>Liver problems including jaundice, which can cause yellowing of the skin, dark urine and fatigue.<\/li><li>Hair loss (&nbsp;alopecia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Skin rash when sunbathing.<\/li><li>Joint pain (&nbsp;arthralgia&nbsp;) or muscle pain (&nbsp;myalgia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Severe kidney problems (interstitial nephritis).<\/li><li>Increased sweating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(&nbsp;<\/strong><em>may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Changes in the blood picture including&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;(lack of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Aggression.<\/li><li>Hallucinations (seeing, feeling or hearing things that do not exist).<\/li><li>Severe liver problems leading to liver failure and encephalitis.<\/li><li>Sudden onset of severe rash, blistering or flaky skin.&nbsp;This may be associated with high fever and joint pain (Erythema multiforme,&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;,&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Muscle weakness.<\/li><li>Enlargement of the mammary glands in men.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the intestine (causes diarrhea)<\/li><li>Skin rash, possibly with joint pain.<\/li><li>Hypomagnesemia&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Omeprazole Apofri can in very rare cases affect the white\u00a0blood cells\u00a0so that the immune system is weakened.\u00a0If you get an\u00a0infection\u00a0with symptoms such as fever and\u00a0<strong>severe<\/strong>\u00a0general malaise or fever with symptoms of local\u00a0infection\u00a0such as pain in the neck, throat, or mouth or difficulty urinating, you must contact a doctor as soon as possible so that any lack of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0) can be excluded by a blood test.\u00a0It is important that you then information about your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Omeprazole Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d: and on the blister after \u201cEXP\u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging containing aluminum\/aluminum blister: Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.\u00a0Store in the original package.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging containing PVC-PE-PVDC-aluminum blister: Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic jar: No temperature instructions.&nbsp;Close the jar tightly.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is omeprazole: Each capsule contains 20 mg of omeprazole.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<ul><li><em>Capsule contents:<\/em>&nbsp;sugar beads (consisting of maize starch and sucrose),&nbsp;magnesium hydroxide&nbsp;, anhydrous disodium phosphate, hypromellose, sodium lauryl sulphate, mannitol, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogols, polysorbate, and methacrylic acid polymer;<\/li><li><em>Capsule shell:<\/em>&nbsp;gelatin, indigo carmine (E132) and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter capsule, hard<br>Opaque blue and opaque white hard gelatin capsule containing off-white to cream-colored, round micro granules, length about 14 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The capsules are packaged in blister packs (PVC-PE-PVDC aluminum foil or aluminum foil\/aluminum foil) with 7, 14, 15, 28, and 30 capsules;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and in plastic jars with 5, 7, 14, 15, 28, and 30 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing Authorization Holder :<br>Evolan Pharma AB<br>Box 120<br>SE-182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information provided by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apofri AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 08-544 960 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info@apofri.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LABORATORIOS LICONSA, SA<br>Av.&nbsp;Miralcampo, N\u00ba 7, Pol\u00edgono Industrial Miralcampo<br>19200 Azuqueca de Henares 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