Peptisec 10, 20 & 40 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 October 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, reflux oesophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 20 mg once daily for duodenal ulcer; 10-40 mg for prevention; 20 mg for gastric ulcer/reflux.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Clopidogrel
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Nelfinavir
- Atazanavir
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to omeprazole
- Concomitant use with nelfinavir
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take in the morning, swallow whole
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor for signs of hypomagnesaemia
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of bone fractures
- Severe hypomagnesaemia
- Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
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