Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.
Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.
Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.
Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and reduce excess stomach acid. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Nursing management includes monitoring vital signs, patient response, and symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. Patients are instructed to swallow capsules whole and cautioned against hazardous activities until drug effects are known.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
NAME: Diana Anne V. Maris DATE: 26/04/2022
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR: Lilian Ambito SCORE: _______________________ Name of Drug, Dosage, Drug Classification Indication Contraindication Side Effects Nursing Management Route and Generic Name Name of Drug: Proton-pump Inhibitors For treatment in stomach Headache, Diarrhea, -Monitor vital signs every Prilosec infections caused by With history of Abdominal Pain, Nausea, 15 minutes to 30 minutes Helicobacter pylori bacteria hypersensitivity to the drug Dizziness, Vomiting, Dosage: and for reducing the amount or any excipients from the Constipation, Upper - Monitor patient response 40 mg/ tablet of acid in stomach. dosage form. respiratory tract infection, to the drug 1 tablet once a day Back pain, gas (flatulence), acid reflux, rash, cough - Monitor the patient Route: for diarrhea or constipation Oral -Check for onset of black Generic Name: tarry stool Omeprazole -Instruct the patient to swallow the capsule, do not chew, crush, dissolve, or divide.
-Caution the patient to avoid
driving and other hazardous activities until know drug effects concentration and alertness.
