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Omeprazole Alvia Dosage |
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Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules should be taken before eating. In the clinical trials, antacids were used concomitantly with Omeprazole Alvia.
Patients should be informed that the Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsule should be swallowed whole.
For patients unable to swallow an intact capsule, alternative administration options are available.
The recommended adult oral dose of Omeprazole Alvia is 20 mg once daily. Most patients heal within four weeks. Some patients may require an additional four weeks of therapy.
The recommended adult oral regimen is Omeprazole Alvia 20 mg plus clarithromycin 500 mg plus amoxicillin 1000 mg each given twice daily for 10 days. In patients with an ulcer present at the time of initiation of therapy, an additional 18 days of Omeprazole Alvia 20 mg once daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief.
The recommended adult oral regimen is Omeprazole Alvia 40 mg once daily plus clarithromycin 500 mg three times daily for 14 days. In patients with an ulcer present at the time of initiation of therapy, an additional 14 days of Omeprazole Alvia 20 mg once daily is recommended for ulcer healing and symptom relief.
The recommended adult oral dose is 40 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.
The recommended adult oral dose for the treatment of patients with symptomatic GERD and no esophageal lesions is 20 mg daily for up to 4 weeks. The recommended adult oral dose for the treatment of patients with erosive esophagitis and accompanying symptoms due to GERD is 20 mg daily for 4 to 8 weeks.
The recommended adult oral dose is 20 mg daily. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months.
The dosage of Omeprazole Alvia in patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions varies with the individual patient. The recommended adult oral starting dose is 60 mg once daily. Doses should be adjusted to individual patient needs and should continue for as long as clinically indicated. Doses up to 120 mg three times daily have been administered. Daily dosages of greater than 80 mg should be administered in divided doses. Some patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome have been treated continuously with Omeprazole Alvia for more than 5 years.
For the treatment of GERD and maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, the recommended daily dose for pediatric patients 1 to 16 years of age is as follows:
Patient Weight | Omeprazole Alvia Daily Dose |
5 < 10 kg | 5 mg |
10 < 20 kg | 10 mg |
≥ 20 kg | 20 mg |
On a per kg basis, the doses of Omeprazole Alvia required to heal erosive esophagitis in pediatric patients are greater than those for adults.
Alternative administrative options can be used for pediatric patients unable to swallow an intact capsule.
Omeprazole Alvia is available as a delayed-release capsule or as a delayed-release oral suspension.
For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, the contents of a Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsule can be added to applesauce.
One tablespoon of applesauce should be added to an empty bowl and the capsule should be opened. All of the pellets inside the capsule should be carefully emptied on the applesauce. The pellets should be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately with a glass of cool water to ensure complete swallowing of the pellets. The applesauce used should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellets/applesauce mixture should not be stored for future use.
Omeprazole Alvia For Delayed-Release
For patients with a nasogastric or gastric tube in place:
Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules, 10 mg, are opaque, hard gelatin, apricot and amethyst colored capsules, coded 606 on cap and Omeprazole Alvia 10 on the body.
Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules, 20 mg, are opaque, hard gelatin, amethyst colored capsules, coded 742 on cap and Omeprazole Alvia 20 on the body.
Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, are opaque, hard gelatin, apricot and amethyst colored capsules, coded 743 on cap and Omeprazole Alvia 40 on the body.
Omeprazole Alvia For Delayed-Release
Oral Suspension, 2.5 mg or 10 mg, is supplied as a unit dose packet containing a fine yellow powder, consisting of white to brownish Omeprazole Alvia granules and pale yellow inactive granules.
Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules, 10 mg, are opaque, hard gelatin, apricot and amethyst colored capsules, coded 606 on cap and Omeprazole Alvia 10 on the body. They are supplied as follows:
NDC 0186-0606-31 unit of use bottles of 30
Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules, 20 mg, are opaque, hard gelatin, amethyst colored capsules, coded 742 on cap and Omeprazole Alvia 20 on body. They are supplied as follows:
NDC 0186-0742-31 unit of use bottles of 30
NDC 0186-0742-82 bottles of 1000
Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, are opaque, hard gelatin, apricot and amethyst colored capsules, coded 743 on cap and Omeprazole Alvia 40 on the body. They are supplied as follows:
NDC 0186-0743-31 unit of use bottles of 30
NDC 0186-0743-68 bottles of 100
Omeprazole Alvia For Delayed-Release
NDC 0186-0625-01 unit dose packages of 30: 2.5 mg packets
NDC 0186-0610-01 unit dose packages of 30: 10 mg packets
Store Omeprazole Alvia Delayed-Release Capsules in a tight container protected from light and moisture. Store between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F).
Store Omeprazole Alvia For Delayed-Release
Oral Suspension at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 – 30°C (59 – 86°F).
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington, DE 19850. Revised December 2014
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect Omeprazole Alvia + SyrSpend SF Alka, especially:
clopidogrel;
methotrexate;
St. John's wort; or
an antibiotic--amoxicillin, clarithromycin, rifampin.
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect Omeprazole Alvia + SyrSpend SF Alka. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Drug Interactions (in more detail)
Effects of Omeprazole Alvia on the Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs: The following combination with Omeprazole Alvia should be avoided: Ketoconazole and itraconazole.
Omeprazole Alvia might influence the absorption of other drugs due to its effect on the gastric pH. The dissolution of ketoconazole tablets in the stomach is adversely affected if the pH of the gastric juice increases as a result of drug treatment (antacids, secretion-inhibiting agents, sucralfate). This leads to ineffective plasma concentrations of ketoconazole. During concomitant administration of Omeprazole Alvia and itraconazole, the plasma concentration and area under the curve (AUC) of itraconazole are reduced by approximately 65%, probably as a result of poorer absorption, which is dependent on pH.
Omeprazole Alvia inhibits the enzyme CYP2C19 and therefore, increased plasma levels of other drugs (diazepam, warfarin, phenytoin) metabolized via this enzyme might be expected. Monitoring is recommended during initiation or withdrawal of Omeprazole Alvia in patients being treated with phenytoin, warfarin or other vitamin K antagonist.
During concomitant administration of clarithromycin or erythromycin and Omeprazole Alvia, the plasma concentrations of Omeprazole Alvia were increased. The plasma concentrations of Omeprazole Alvia are not influenced during concomitant administration with amoxicillin or metronidazole.
Concomitant administration of Omeprazole Alvia (40 mg once daily) and atazanavir 300 mg/ritonavir 100 mg to healthy volunteers resulted in a marked reduction in total atazanavir exposure (approximately 75% reduction of AUC, Cmax and Cmin). An increase in the atazanavir dose to 400 mg did not compensate for the effect that Omeprazole Alvia had on atazanavir exposure. Proton pump inhibitors including Omeprazole Alvia should therefore not be administered concomitantly with atazanavir.
Concomitant administration of Omeprazole Alvia and tacrolimus may increase the serum levels of tacrolimus. Monitoring of the plasma tacrolimus concentration is recommended when treatment with Omeprazole Alvia is being initiated or discontinued. Omeprazole Alvia (40 mg daily) increased the Cmax and AUC of voriconazole (CYP2C19 substrate) by 15% and 41%, respectively.
Effects of Other Drugs on the Pharmacokinetics of Omeprazole Alvia: Drugs inhibiting the enzymes CYP2C19 or CYP3A (HIV protease inhibitors, ketoconazole, itraconazole) might increase the plasma concentrations of Omeprazole Alvia. Voriconazole increases the AUC of Omeprazole Alvia by 280%. In cases of concomitant treatment, an adjustment of the Omeprazole Alvia dose should be considered for patients with considerable impaired hepatic function and in cases of long-term treatment.
Case reports, published population pharmacokinetic studies and retrospective analyses suggest that concomitant administration of PPIs and methotrexate (primarily at high doses) may elevate and prolong serum levels of methotrexate and/or its metabolite hydroxymethotrexate. However, no formal drug interaction studies of methotrexate with PPIs have been conducted.
No interactions between Omeprazole Alvia and antacids, theophylline, caffeine, quinidine, lidocaine, propranolol, metoprolol or ethanol have been detected.
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