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omeprazole
Trade NamePrilosec
IndicationGERD, ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, reduce the risk of GI bleed in critically ill patients, heart burn
Actionprevents the transport of H ions into the gastric lumen by binding to gastric parietal cells, ↓ gastric acid production
Therapeutic Classantiulcer agent
Pharmacologic Classproton-pump inhibitor
Nursing Considerations• take 30-60 minutes prior to eating • capsules should be swallowed whole • instruct patient to report black tarry stool
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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omeprazole
Trade NamePrilosec
IndicationGERD, ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, reduce the risk of GI bleed in critically ill patients, heart burn
Actionprevents the transport of H ions into the gastric lumen by binding to gastric parietal cells, ↓ gastric acid production
Therapeutic Classantiulcer agent
Pharmacologic Classproton-pump inhibitor
Nursing Considerations• take 30-60 minutes prior to eating • capsules should be swallowed whole • instruct patient to report black tarry stool

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