What is the ulsen?
Ulsen® is the registered trademark of a pharmaceutical -manufactured medicine, which uses omeprazole as its active principle , a chemical compound belonging to the line of medicines called proton pump inhibitors, with an effect on conditions in the digestive system .
To highlight: This drug is produced by the company named LABORATORIOS SENOSIAIN, SA de CV (1)
What is the ulsen used for?
- Thanks to the mechanism of action of its active principle, ulsen® prevents the secretion of acid in the stomach because it binds to the proton pump in the gastric parietal cell, inhibiting the final transport of H + to the gastric lumen. In this way it alleviates in many patients the symptoms associated with gastric acidity .
- It is used to treat:
- Peptic , gastric and duodenal ulcer . (two)
- Reflux esophagitis and gastritis.
- The cure and prevention of drug- induced gastritis associated with NSAIDs.
- The eradication of Helicobacter pylori and the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome .
Ulsen dosage and routes of administration
The presentations of ulsen® are in a box with capsules, which contain omeprazole 20 mg and in a vial solution containing omeprazole sodium, equivalent to 40 mg of omeprazole. Its administration is orally and intravenously and the dosage for each case for information purposes would be as follows:
- Ulsen® capsule: Adults 20 mg every day in the morning.
- Ulsen® solution: Adults 40 mg intravenously daily.
Ulsen Side Effects
Data from clinical studies indicate that therapy with ulsen® has caused, in a certain group of patients , some of the following adverse effects:
- Possible appearance of allergic reactions due to patient contact with any chemical component of the active ingredient.
- Diarrhea , nausea, vomiting , and abdominal pain .
- Tiredness, dizziness, headache and paresthesias.
- In the case of injection, redness may appear in the area of application.
Important: Discontinue therapy with this drug and consult your doctor if, during treatment with ulsen®, any of the symptoms described or one not included appears.
Ulsen contraindications and warnings
The use of ulsen® is contraindicated in any of the following cases mentioned below:
- Patient hypersensitivity to any of the components of the ulsen® formula.
- If the patient is being treated with clopidogrel .
- During the pregnancy period.
- During breastfeeding .
You should know: Before starting therapy with ulsen® you must provide your doctor with all the information related to your health history .
Avoid if you have:
- History of hypersensitivity to omeprazole or proton pump inhibitor drugs.
- Allergy to drugs containing proton pump inhibitors.
Warnings:
- Pharmaceutical products such as ulsen®, must be administered with prescription or medical prescription.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions during therapy with this drug.
- It must be taken into account that the existence of malignancy in the organism must be ruled out, since the use of this medication can delay the diagnosis.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children.
- Store in a dry, cool and safe place.
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