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Generic Name: Omeprazole
Brand names: Acimax (tablets)
Side effects/precautions:
Rarely are there any side affects. rare situations include blood and lymphatic disorders such as
leukopenia, metabolism and nutrition disorders such as hyponatraemia, blurred vision, abdominal
pain/cramps, diarrhoea, dermitis and skin conditions, impaired renal function, malaise.
Interactions:
Mainly metabolized via hepatic cytochrome p450 system and interacts with other drugs through this
enzmye. diazepam half life is reduced when interacted with omeprazole. use with warfarin causes
increase in plasma concentration.
Reasons for interactions:
No information.
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