When carrying a child in the female body, there is a restructuring of almost all organs, there is discomfort in the stomach, accompanied by heartburn, heaviness, and colic. Reception "Omeza" during pregnancy is carried out as prescribed by the doctor after a thorough examination, consideration and weighing of the potential for harming the developing fetus and the healing of the expectant mother.

Can I take omez in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester

The annotation to the pharmaceutical preparation indicates that its use during gestation and lactation is prohibited.

If a pregnant patient has a history of gastric ulcer or gastritis, then in the next few months these chronic diseases may worsen and manifest with renewed vigor. The appointment of therapy, drugs and their dosages is carried out by the therapist in agreement with the gynecologist, in whom the patient is observed.

  • In the early stages of pregnancy, taking "Omeza" is strictly prohibited. At this time, the most important organs of the unborn baby are formed, and the effect of medications can cause irreparable harm to its development.
  • During the second trimester, the attending physician prescribes Omez only if there is no alternative, after a thorough examination of the pregnant woman and taking into account all the risks of harming the unborn child.
  • In the third trimester, taking the drug is strictly prohibited.The doctor must choose a different, safe treatment that alleviates the patient's condition.

The composition (active substance) of the drug

The active ingredient in Omez is omeprazole, an effective anti-ulcer agent used in the treatment of severe leaking ulcers that are not amenable to other drugs.

Omez is available in several forms:

  • Omez capsules contain small white granules with an active substance concentration of 20 mg. Packaged in packages of 10 to 30 pieces.
  • In powder form. This form involves the preparation of a solution for intravenous infusion. The bottle contains 40 mg of omeprazole.
  • "Omez D". The composition of the drug includes omeprazole and domperidone. This drug is prescribed for pregnant women.
  • Omez Insta Powder is packaged in 20 mg sachets. A suspension is prepared from it for oral administration. Contains a mint flavor. Sachets are packed in 5, 10, 20, 30 pieces per box.

In which cases a drug is prescribed

"Omez" is an effective antiulcer drug that easily penetrates the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum, accumulates in them and blocks the final stage of the release of hydrochloric acid.

Medicine:

  • stops vomiting due to the effect on the esophageal sphincter;
  • promotes the movement of food through the digestive tract;
  • regulates the digestion process;
  • heals erosive wounds;
  • promotes healing of the gastric mucosa.

The drug refers to high-speed drugs. Unpleasant signs of pathology (heartburn, nausea and heaviness in the stomach) disappear within half an hour after taking Omez. This condition persists for a day.

The maximum effect of treatment is observed a week after the start of the medication and passes, 4 days after the end.

The use of the drug can cause negative side effects.

Instructions for use at different stages of pregnancy

The instructions for use of "Omez" provide general recommendations on the rules for taking and calculating the dosage of the drug. After the examination of the patient, the attending physician may make appointments other than those indicated in the instructions.

“Omez” for pregnant women is prescribed according to the following scheme:

  • to relieve symptoms of exacerbation of a stomach ulcer, the drug is taken once in a capsule of 1 month;
  • with the revealed complications of the course of the disease, the dosage is 2 capsules;
  • with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, the initial dose is 3 capsules;
  • in severe form of the disease, the dosage is increased by 2 times and distributed into 2 doses;
  • with a particularly severe course of the disease, the drug is administered drip using the system;
  • with erosion and erosive-ulcerative esophagitis, treatment is continued for 2 months, the medicine is taken 1 to 2 capsules every day;
  • To destroy the pathogenic bacteria Helicobacter pylori, Omez must be taken in conjunction with antibiotics for 1 week.

Drug interaction

The simultaneous administration of drugs with various properties can have negative consequences for the body. It is also possible to strengthen or weaken the action of one of them.

Omez can inhibit the effects of other drugs that decompose by oxidation in the liver. Such drugs include: "Warfarin", "Diazepam", "Phenytoin" and others.

There are no reliable data, based on clinical trials, on the effectiveness of the use of "Omez" to prevent exacerbations of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

Contraindications, side effects and overdose

Contraindications for taking the drug are pregnancy, lactation, individual intolerance. In the case of breastfeeding, it is necessary to transfer him to artificial feeding.

Omez can provoke all kinds of negative reactions from various organs:

  • Failure of the nervous system is expressed in dizziness, the manifestation of severe headaches, excessive drowsiness or insomnia. In people with an unstable psyche, manifestations of an excited state or depression are possible, in extreme cases, hallucinations appear.
  • Taking the medicine may be accompanied by drying out of the mucous membranes of the nasal and oral cavities, which transforms over time into inflammatory processes. Possible distortion of the taste perception of food.
  • Often there is a heaviness in the stomach, a violation of the stool, expressed both in constipation and in diarrhea, accompanied by pain or colic.
  • Problems can occur in the form of airway spasms, as well as muscle weakness or pain, fluid accumulation in the soft tissues of the lower extremities.
  • Increased bleeding and problems with stopping bleeding, a decrease in the concentration of white blood cells in the blood.
  • There may be signs of urticaria or rash, accompanied by itching.
  • Often there is a deterioration in vision, a febrile condition, accompanied by severe sweating.

"Omez" refers to drugs that have been tested in laboratory conditions on animals. During the observations, negative changes in the development of the embryos were revealed. This fact warns of the need to replace "Omez" with a safer drug in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract during gestation.

How to replace an antiulcer drug

To eliminate the risks of negative effects of the drug on the normal development of the fetus, you can replace it with harmless drugs. With proper selection, they will be no less effective in relieving symptoms of gastritis and peptic ulcer (nausea, heartburn, colic, heaviness after eating).

Alternative substitutes for Omez can be:

  • Almagel;
  • Almagel A;
  • "Maalox";
  • "Phosphalugel";
  • Gaviscon.

These drugs protect the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum, reduce the production of hydrochloric acid and neutralize it, contribute to the regeneration of the inflamed gastric mucosa.

The use of the drug “Omez” in the treatment of gastritis and gastric ulcer during pregnancy is possible in extreme cases, as prescribed by the attending physician, taking into account the harm to the developing child. In any case, it is necessary to consider all possible options for replacing the drug with safe drugs.

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