Is Losec same as omeprazole?
Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
What are the long term side effects of Losec?
The long-term consequences of chronic PPI use include the potential increased risk of hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, Clostridium difficile infections, and pneumonia.
How safe is Losec?
Omeprazole controls acid production in the stomach only and does not affect the acid/alkaline balance of the body. The drug has been in use for some 10 years and appears to be safe for long term use.
Is omeprazole the same as Nexium?
Omeprazole (Prilosec) and esomeprazole (Nexium) are similar drugs. However, there are minor differences in their chemical makeup. Prilosec contains two isomers of the drug omeprazole, while Nexium only contains one isomer.
Does omeprazole contain sulfa?
After omeprazole is released from coating, it is converted into active sulfonamide form in the acidic environment (MedicineNet, 2009). This active sulfonamide form is then form covalent bond to cysteine residues to release proton pumps.
What is an alternative to omeprazole?
These include proton pump inhibitors such as esomeprazole (Nexium), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix) and lansoprazole (Prevacid). The others are antacids such as Maalox, Mylanta and Tums; and H2 (histamine) receptor antagonists such as famotidine (Pepcid), and cimetidine (Tagamet).
What are the nonmedicinal ingredients in Losec Rexall?
Nonmedicinal ingredients: disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxide, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and titanium dioxide.
What kind of Medicine is Losec capsules for?
Losec contains the active substance omeprazole. It belongs to a group of medicines called ‘proton pump inhibitors’. They work by reducing the amount of acid that your stomach produces. Losec is used to treat the following conditions:
Are there any side effects from taking Losec?
Losec is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use any tools or machines. Side effects such as dizziness and visual disturbances may occur (see section 4). If affected, you should not drive or operate machinery. Losec capsules contain lactose.
What’s the difference between Losec 10 mg and 40 mg?
Losec 10 mg capsules have a pink body, marked 10 and a pink cap marked A/OS. Losec 20 mg capsules have a pink body, marked 20 and a reddish-brown cap marked A/OM. Losec 40 mg capsules have a reddish-brown body marked 40 and a reddish-brown cap marked A/OL.