Viocid 20 Mg
Information About Viocid 20 Mg
About Viocid 20 Mg
Medicine Brand Viocid 20 mg is manufactured by Devbhoomi Pharmaceuticals and mainly contents the generic drug Omeprazole.
Pakaging
10 Capsule
Active Ingredients For Viocid 20 Mg
Omeprazole 20 mg
Diseases List For Which Viocid 20 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Duodenal and gastric ulcers reflux or ulcerative oesophagitis ZollingerEllison syndrome NSAIDinduced ulcers
Other Significations For Viocid 20 Mg
This Medication Omeprazole is a an oral antiulcer agent Omeprazole is characterized as a gastric acid pump inhibitor because it blocks the final step of gastric acid production It has a long duration of action and is very potent allowing for oncedaily administration Despite its potency it must be used in combination with antibiotics to be effective against Helicobacter pylori Due to concern regarding longterm use it was originally approved by the FDA in September 1989 for acute treatment only In December 1994 an FDA advisory committee recommended it be approved for maintenance therapy of healed erosive esophagitis In April 1996 it was approved for the treatment of H pyloriassociated duodenal ulcer Belongs to a new class of antisecretory agents the substituted benzimidazoles which suppress gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the HK ATPase enzyme system of parietal cells it following activation in an acidic pH binds irreversibly to the HK ATPase pump on the secretory surface of the parietal cell membrane Subsequently the secretion of hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen is inhibited it inhibits both basal and stimulusinduced acid secretion
Precautions To Be Taken Before Viocid 20 Mg
Omeprazole is known to interact with other drugs like AlprazolamClarithromycin Clobazam Diazepam Digoxin EscitalopramLansoprazole Methotrexate Riluzole Sodium Diatrizoate
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Viocid 20 Mg
Can We Take Viocid 20 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Viocid 20 Mg
Can We Use Viocid 20 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Viocid 20 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity