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    Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.

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    Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.

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    Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.

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    Drug Study

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    Diana Anne Maris
    Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.

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    COLLEGE OF NURSING

    NAME: Diana Anne V. Maris DATE: 26/04/2022


    CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR: Lilian Ambito SCORE: _______________________
    Name of Drug, Dosage,
    Drug Classification Indication Contraindication Side Effects Nursing Management
    Route and Generic Name
    Name of Drug: Proton-pump Inhibitors For treatment in stomach Headache, Diarrhea, -Monitor vital signs every
    Prilosec infections caused by With history of Abdominal Pain, Nausea, 15 minutes to 30 minutes
    Helicobacter pylori bacteria hypersensitivity to the drug Dizziness, Vomiting,
    Dosage: and for reducing the amount or any excipients from the Constipation, Upper - Monitor patient response
    40 mg/ tablet of acid in stomach. dosage form. respiratory tract infection, to the drug
    1 tablet once a day Back pain, gas (flatulence),
    acid reflux, rash, cough - Monitor the patient
    Route: for diarrhea or constipation
    Oral
    -Check for onset of black
    Generic Name: tarry stool
    Omeprazole
    -Instruct the patient to
    swallow the capsule, do not
    chew, crush, dissolve, or
    divide.

    -Caution the patient to avoid


    driving and other hazardous
    activities until know drug
    effects concentration and
    alertness.

    -Gastrin level rises in most


    patient during the first 2
    weeks of therapy.

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