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Safety aspects of omeprazole
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. Supplement
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Omeprazole was administered to over 2500 individuals in studies lasting up to two years. Analysis revealed no specific side-effect patterns linked to this proton pump inhibitor.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Medicine
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Omeprazole is a widely used medication.
- Understanding its safety profile is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the side-effect profile of omeprazole.
- To determine if specific adverse events are associated with omeprazole use.
Main Methods:
- Review of safety data from clinical studies.
- Analysis of side-effect reports from over 2500 subjects.
- Inclusion of both short-term (2-4 weeks) and long-term (up to 2 years) treatment durations.
Main Results:
- Omeprazole was administered to a large cohort (>2500 subjects).
- Studies included both short-term and extended treatment periods.
- No distinct side-effect pattern attributable to omeprazole was identified.
Conclusions:
- Current data suggest omeprazole does not exhibit a specific side-effect pattern.
- Further long-term safety monitoring may be warranted.
- The safety profile appears consistent across various study durations.