Faast + Capsules 20/1100mg

Product overview:

Product form: Capsules 

Pack size: 14

Manufactured by: C.C.L (Pvt) Ltd .

Prescription: Yes

Product Details

Faast + Capsules combine Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate to effectively manage acid-related gastrointestinal conditions. Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, reduces gastric acid secretion by irreversibly blocking the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system. This action inhibits both basal and stimulated acid secretion, making it effective for various acid-related disorders. Sodium Bicarbonate acts as a buffering agent, further enhancing the therapeutic effects of Faast + Capsules.

Purposes

Faast + Capsules are primarily used to treat Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), including erosive reflux esophagitis and symptomatic GERD. They are also indicated for the long-term management of patients with healed esophagitis to prevent relapse. The combination of Omeprazole and Sodium Bicarbonate provides comprehensive relief from symptoms associated with acid reflux and related conditions.

Warnings

Long-term use of Faast + Capsules may lead to atrophic gastritis, which has been noted in gastric corpus biopsies. Sodium Bicarbonate should be used cautiously in patients with conditions such as Bartter's syndrome, hypokalemia, or respiratory alkalosis. Additionally, patients on a sodium-restricted diet should consider the sodium content of this medication.

Adverse Effects

Common side effects of Faast + Capsules include headache, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Less common effects may include dizziness, insomnia, and skin rash. Rare but serious adverse effects can involve mental confusion, agitation, or gynecomastia. Monitoring for these effects is important during treatment.

Cautions

It is crucial to exclude the possibility of gastric malignancy before starting treatment with Faast + Capsules, as symptomatic improvement may not rule out the presence of such conditions. Patients should also be monitored for potential milk-alkali syndrome if Sodium Bicarbonate is used long-term in conjunction with calcium or milk.