Contraindications
Pregnancy. Domperidone is contraindicated in conditions associated with rise in prolactin level. Omeprazole is contraindicated in hypersensitive patients.
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Special Precautions
Domperidone can cause a rise in serum prolactin level resulting in galactorrhoea in females and less frequently gynaecomastia in males. Hypertensive crisis may occur in patients with phaeochromocytoma. Renal impairment or those at risk of fluid retention. Hepatic impairment; elderly. Exclude the possibility of malignancy if gastric ulcer is suspected, before initiating treatment with omeprazole, it may mask symptoms and delay diagnosis. Monitor patients on warfarin or phenytoin therapy, reduce dose if necessary.
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Adverse Reactions
Domperidone: Dry mouth, transient skin rash, itching, headache, diarrhoea and rarely nervousness.
Omeprazole: Anaemia, eosinopaenia, urinary tract infection, skin rash, urticaria and pruritus, diarrhoea, headache, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence and abdominal pain, dizziness and lightheadedness, somnolence, insomnia and vertigo, reversible confusion, agitation, depression and hallucinations, arthritic and myalgic symptoms.
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Drug Interactions
Anticholinergics may antagonize beneficial effects of domperidone in reflux oesophagitis and dyspepsia. Decreased bioavailability of domperidone after prior admin of cimetidine or Na bicarbonate. Delayed elimination of diazepam, phenytoin and warfarin with omeprazole.
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
A03FA03 - domperidone ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
A02BC01 - omeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). |