3. WHY ENTERIC COATED PELLETS?
• EC pellet forms provide rapid onset of action and faster drug release due
to the smaller size
• omeprazole is a weak base and is concentrated and converted to the active
form in the highly acidic environment of the secretory canaliculi of the
parietal cell, where it inhibits the enzyme H+ K+-ATPase (the acid pump)
and inhibits both basal and stimulated acid secretion.
• omeprazole is acid-activated for such types of drugs enteric coating added
to the formulation tends to avoid activation in the mouth and esophagus.
• delayed-release forms of omeprazole, the waiting before eating after
taking the medication is not necessary
6. Epirazole®
Mechanism of action
• Epirazole ® belongs to Proton Pump inhibitors class
• Epirazole ® inhibits the H+/K+ ATPase pump
blocking the very last step of gastric acid secretion
9. 1. GERD
Signs& Symptoms
Heartburn and acid regurgitation are the most common complaints.
chest pain, laryngitis, coughing, and wheezing, and
Dyspepsia(acid indigestion)
GERD dosage regimen
20 mg EPIRAZOLE taken once a day for 4 weeks .
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Patient Profile
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Patient Profile
2-Dyspepsia
Feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal,
and burning or pain in the upper abdomen .
caused by :
(GERD), peptic ulcer disease, or cancer.
Dosage regimen:
10-20 mg 2-4 weeks
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Patient Profile
3- peptic ulcer (Duodenal ulcer or benign gastric ulcer or NSAID-
associated peptic ulcers)
Dosage regimen
20mg once 4-8 weeks
*Prevention of recurrence (people at risk) 10 mg once and may be
increased to 20mg
*severe or recurrent cases the dose may be increased to 40mg
12. 4- Zollinger Ellison’s Disease
Endocrinopathy characterized by gastrin-secreting tumors,
responsible for causing the formation of multiple, refractory,
and recurrent peptic ulcers in the distal duodenum and
proximal jejunum.
Dosage Regimen
60 mg EPIRAZOLE once daily. The dosage should be
adjusted individually and treatment continued as long as
clinically indicated
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Patient Profile
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Patient Profile
5- Prophylaxis of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers,
gastro duodenal erosions and dyspeptic symptoms.
Dosage Regimen
20 mg EPIRAZOLE taken once daily.
14. Epirazole®
Safety
1- Epirazole Safe for long term treatment
No treatment related mucosal changes have been observed in patients
treated continuously with Omeprazole for up to 5 years.
2- Epirazole Safe use with NSAIDs
There is no evidence of an interaction with piroxicam, diclofenac or
naproxen.
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15. Epirazole®
Dosage regimen
Indication Dosage Duration
GERD 20mg once daily 4-8 weeks
DYSPEPSIA 20mg once daily 2-4 weeks
PEPTIC ULCER 20mg once daily 4-8 weeks
Treatment of EE due to Acid-
Mediated GERD
20 mg once daily 4 to 8 weeks
Maintenance of Healing of EE
due to Acid-Mediated GERD
20 mg once daily Controlled studies do not
extend beyond 12 months.
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Dosage regimen
Indication Dosage Duration
NSAIDs 20mg once daily For prophylaxis
ZOLLINGER ELLISON 60 mg once daily adjust to patient needs
Dosages up to 120 mg three
times daily have been
administered.