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CNS: Headache, History: Hypersensitivity: Assessment

This document provides information about the generic drug omeprazole, including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion. It is indicated for ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Potential adverse reactions include headaches, rashes, and diarrhea. Nurses should assess for allergies and side effects, administer the drug before meals as directed, and arrange follow-up evaluations after 8 weeks of therapy.

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CNS: Headache, History: Hypersensitivity: Assessment

This document provides information about the generic drug omeprazole, including its classification, mechanism of action, indications, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion. It is indicated for ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Potential adverse reactions include headaches, rashes, and diarrhea. Nurses should assess for allergies and side effects, administer the drug before meals as directed, and arrange follow-up evaluations after 8 weeks of therapy.

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Romeo Victor M.

Valderrama

BSN-3A

Patients Initial:

Date of Admission:

Age:

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Attending Physician:

GENERIC NAME
omeprazole
210 g IVTT/OD

BRAND NAME
Prilosec

CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM OF ACTION


Therapeutic:
Antisecretory
Pharmacologic:
Proton pump
inhibitor

Suppresses gastric acid


secretion by inhibiting the H+,
K+-ATPase enzyme system
[the acid (proton H+) pump] in
the parietal cells.

INDICATIONS

ADVERSE REACTIONS

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS

Duodenal and
gastric ulcer
Gastroesopha
geal reflux
disease
including
severe erosive
esophagitis
ZollingerEllison
syndrome
Multiple
endocrine
adenomas
Systemic
mastocytosis

CNS: Headache,
dizziness, asthenia, vertigo,
insomnia, apathy,
anxiety, paresthesias,
dream abnormalities
Dermatologic: Rash,
inflammation, urticaria,
pruritus, alopecia, dry skin
GI: Diarrhea, abdominal
pain, nausea,
vomiting, constipation, dry
mouth, tongue atrophy
Respiratory: URI
symptoms, cough, epistaxis
Other: Cancer in
preclinical studies, back
pain, fever

Assessment
History: Hypersensitivity
to omeprazole or any of its
components; pregnancy,
lactation
Physical: Skin lesions;
reflexes, affect; urinary output,
abdominal examination;
respiratory auscultation
Interventions

Administer before meals.


Caution patient to swallow
capsules wholenot to open,
chew, or crush them. If using
oral suspension, empty packet
into a small cup containing 2
tbsp of water. Stir and have
patient drink immediately; fill
cup with water and have
patient drink this water. Do not
use any other diluent.

WARNING: Arrange for


further evaluation of patient
after 8 wk of therapy
for gastroreflux disorders; not
intended for maintenance
therapy. Symptomatic
improvement does not rule out
gastric cancer, which did occur
in preclinical studies.
Administer antacids
with omeprazole, if needed.

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