DRUG S T UD Y

Name of Patient: C.G. Name of Drug/ Classification

Omeprazole Prilosec Antisecretory Agent Proton Pump Inhibitor

Age: 59 Y/O Dosage/ Frequency/ Route

40 mg/tab ODAC NGT

Gender: FEMALE Indication Contraindication

Omeprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. Omeprazole is contraindicated to patients with liver diseases.

CC: RIGHT SIDED WEAKNESS Adverse Reactions

CNS: Headache, dizziness, asthenia, vertigo, insomia, apathy, anxiety, paresthesias, dream abnormalities Dermatologic: Rash, inflammation, uticaria, pruritus, alopecia, dry skin GI: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, tongue, atrophy Respiratory: URI symptoms, cough, epistaxis Other: Cancer in preclinical studies, back pain, fever

Mechanism of Action

Nursing Responsibility

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) that block the production of acid by the stomach. Omeprazole, like other proton-pump inhibitors, blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal. Gastric Acid-pump inhibitor. Suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the hydrogen-potassium ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cells; blocks the final step of acid production

Omeprazole is used for treating acid-induced inflammation and ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.

1. Monitor patient for severe rash, worsening of symptoms and chills 2. Take the drug before meals 3. Assess for skin lesions, reflexes, urinary output abdominal exam and respiratory auscultation before administering meds 4. Monitor therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions at beginning of therapy and periodically throughout therapy. 5. Monitor Vital signs before giving drug