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Prilosec ® - Omeprazole Drug Interaction

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Omeprazole (chemical name) Pronunciation - o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec (brand name)

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Prilosec. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.



Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Additional monitoring of your dose of Prilosec or your condition may be needed if you are taking:
  • Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)
  • Ampicillin (Omnipen, Polycillin, Totacillin)
  • Cilostazol
  • Cisapride (Propulsid)
  • Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
  • Cyclosporine
  • Erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin)
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Digoxin
  • Disulfiram
  • Iron
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  • Moclobemide
  • Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  • Pimozide (Orap)
  • Sucralfate
  • Terfenadine (Seldane)
  • Vorconizole
  • Warfarin (Coumadin)
  • Vitamins
Potent acid reducing medicines such as Prilosec can decrease the effectiveness of sucralfate, as well as other drugs such as the antifungals ketoconazole and itraconazole. If instructed to take any of these medicines while taking Prilosec, consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding the proper timing of each dose.

Page 1 Prilosec - Omeprazole
Page 2 Prilosec Drug Interactions
Page 3 Prilosec Dosage
Page 4 Prilosec Side Effects

This summary does not include everything there is to know about the medicine mentioned above. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor. Other brand names or generic forms of this medicine may also be available. Side effects other than those listed above may occur. This medicine may be prescribed for other uses. If you have questions or concerns, or want more information, your doctor or pharmacist has the complete prescribing information about this medicine and possible drug interactions.

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