Generic Name Indication Mechanism of Action Classification Side Effects/Adverse Nursing Responsibilities

Drug Reactions
Generic Name: Short-term Gastric acid pump proton pump Diarrhea, nausea, -Caution patient to swallow capsules
omeprazole treatment of active inhibitor: Suppresses inhibitors (PPI) fatigue, constipation, whole—not to open, chew, or crush
duodenal ulcer; gastric acid secretion vomiting, flatulence, them.
First line therapy in by specific inhibition acid regurgitation, taste - Arrange for further evaluation of
treatment of of the hydrogen perversion, arthralgia, patient after 8 weeks of therapy for
Brand Name: heartburn or potassium ATP as myalgia, urticaria, dry gastro reflux disorders; not intended
Prilosec symptoms of enzyme system at the mouth, dizziness, for maintenance therapy.
gastroesophageal secretory surface of headache, paresthesia, Administer antacids with
reflux disease the gastric parietal abdominal pain, skin omeprazole, if needed.
(GERD); Short term cells; blocks the final rashes, weakness, back -Take the drug before meals.
treatment of active step of acid pain, upper respiratory Swallow the capsules whole; do not
benign gastric production. infection, cough chew, open, or crush them.
ulcer; GERD, severe -This drug will need to be taken for
erosive up to 8wk (short-term therapy) or
esophagitis, poorly for a prolonged period (> 5 yr in
responsive some cases)
symptomatic -Have regular medical follow-up
GERD; Long-term visits.
therapy:
Treatment of
pathologic
hypersecretory
Conditions.