OMEPRAZOLE sodium, eq. 40mg base, powder, vial
STD
DINJOMEP4V-
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Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300490
Last Updated on:
14/09/2024, 22:03:49
18
Shelf life = length of time a product can remain active and effective.
Short shelf life = shelf life = < 24 months
17.1 - Antiulcer medicines
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A02BC01
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
OMEPRAZOLE
Therapeutic Action
Antiulcer (proton pump inhibitor)
Indications
Peptic ulcer perforation
Reduction of gastric acidity in patients at risk of aspiration prior to induction of anaesthesia
Instructions for use
Reconstitute the powder vial as follows:
- Using a syringe, withdraw 5 ml from a 100 ml bottle of 0.9% NaCl.
- Add this volume to the powder vial of omeprazol and shake until complete dissolution of the contents.
- Withdraw the reconstituted omeprazol solution and transfer it to the remainder of the 100 ml bottle of 0.9% NaCl.
Administer the 100 ml bottle containing the diluted omeprazol by IV infusion.
In case of perforated peptic ulcer, use IV omeprazole first and switch to PO omeprazole as soon as the patient can swallow (omeprazole is as effective orally as intravenously).
Injectable omeprazol replaces injectable cimetidine and ranitidine.
Storage
- Below 25°C - Protect from sunlight
- Shelf life: 18 to 24 months depending on the manufacturer
- After reconstitution/dilution, use the product immediately.