Omeprazole

Question 1

Drug group

Answer 1

Proton pump inhibitor

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Active duodenal ulcer in adults
Symptomatic gastroesophagel reflux diseas
Active benign gastric ulcer

Question 3

Side effects

Answer 3

Nausea, vomiting, headaches, constipation

Question 4

Action

Answer 4

Works by reducing the proton pumps which produce acid and in turn lowers acid levels in stomach

Question 5

Interactions

Answer 5

Apixaban- decreases metabolism of apixaban
Clopidogrel- decreases efficiency
Digoxin- serum concentration of digoxin can be increased