Frequently Asked Questions

How does Omeprazole / Generic of Prilosec, Loses , Zegerid work?

Prilosec inhibits the acid secretion. Prilosec does not exhibit anticholinergic or H2 blocking action. At low pH Omeprazole rearranges to two charged cationic forms that reacts with SH groups of H+/K+-ATPase and inactivate it. Omeprazole irreversibly inhibits H+/K+-ATPase. The acid secretion resumes only when new enzyme molecules are synthesized.. Omeprazole also inhibits carbonic anhydrase enzyme.

Side effects of Omeprazole / Generic of Prilosec, Loses , Zegerid

The common side effects reported with Prilosec are hypersensitivity reactions, Chest pain or angina, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, peripheral edema, pancreatitis, anorexia, irritable colon, fecal discoloration, esophageal candidiasis, mucosal atrophy of the tongue, stomatitis, abdominal swelling, dry mouth, Psychiatric and sleep disturbances , taste perversion and urinary tract infection.

Guidelines before using Omeprazole / Generic of Prilosec, Loses , Zegerid

Prilosec tablet should be taken as whole tablet. Omeprazole should be taken before meals. The administration of drugs like digoxin and iron salts that require gastric pH for absorption should not be given along with Prilosec drug. The concomitant administration of Prilosec and warfarin can lead to increase in prothrombin time and bleeding disorders. Prilosec medicine should not be administered with antiretroviral drugs as it can cause development of drug resistance. The long-term use of Prilosec can cause atropic gastritis. Prilosec can be combined with amoxicillin and clarithromycin. The patient is advised to take Omeprazole along with antacids. The dose of Prilosec need not be adjusted in elderly and in patients with renal impairment. Prilosec is not recommended in infants below the age of 1. It is not advisable to consume the Omeprazole during pregnancy and lactation.

What are the common dosages of Omeprazole / Generic of Prilosec, Loses , Zegerid?

The recommended starting dosage of Prilosec in adults for treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) patients is 20mg once given daily for 4 to 8 weeks. The recommended starting dosage of Prilosec in adults for treatment gastric ulcers is 40mg once daily for 4 weeks. In triple therapy Prilosec 20mg is given along with amoxicillin 1000mg and clarithromycin 500mg twice daily for 7-14days. The recommended oral dose for adolescents (1-16 years of age) is 5-20 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks.

Difference between Brand and Generic

The active ingredient is Omeprazole in both brand and generic forms because of which the mechanism of action and drug interactions are the same. The difference between brand and generic forms are packaging, pricing and the brand name. Generic variants are priced cheaper because there are no brand names associated with it as well as no expenses towards research and development. You can buy cheap Prilosec pills when it is sold as a generic variant.

Where and How to buy Omeprazole / Generic of Prilosec, Loses , Zegerid?

You can purchase Omeprazole medicine online from our pharmacy. When you order Prilosec drug online from us, it will reach your doorstep without any hassles. You can also be assured of the superior quality of the drug when you buy Prilosec online from our pharmacy.

Why is the price of Omeprazole / Generic of Prilosec, Loses , Zegerid so cheap at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy?

At Rx 2 go Pharmacy, we believe in providing the best generic prescription drugs at the cheapest prices. To meet this objective, we are continuously working out methods to reduce the cost. Some of the initiatives taken are direct sourcing from manufacturer and bulk ordering. All cost savings accrued translate to cheaper prices of our drugs.