Omeprazole is in the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors that are used in veterinary medicine to decrease stomach acid and aid in the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal ulcers and erosions.
Omeprazole is used in the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal ulcers and erosions. It is not used extensively in veterinary medicine due to cost.
Omeprazole works by blocking the gastric proton pump in the wall of the stomach which produces acid.
Store at room temperature protected from moisture and light.
Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Never give two doses at once.
Overdose is uncommon due to wide margin of safety. Massive oral overdose should be treated symptomatically and supportively.
Consult your veterinarian before using omeprazole with any other medications, even vitamins and supplements. The following drugs may interact with omeprazole: * Benzodiazepines * Clarithromycin * Clopidogrel * Cyanocobalamin * Cyclosporine * Digoxin * Ketoconazole * Itraconazole * Ampicillin * Iron * Phenytoin * Rifampin * Warfarin
Do not crush or allow patients to chew capsules or tablets.
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