GiT Updates and More

Omeprazole adult and pediatric uses with doses 🧑‍⚕️ Adult: 1️⃣ GERD: 20mg PO, 1hr before meals 2️⃣ Peptic Ulcers: 40mg PO daily 3️⃣ Zollinger Ellison Syndrome: 60mg PO q8-24h 👶 Pediatric Dosing: GERD: 1️⃣ <1 year: 🚫 Safety/Efficacy not established 2️⃣ 5-10 kg: 5mg PO qDay 3️⃣ 10-20 kg: 10mg PO qDay 4️⃣ >20 kg: 20mg PO qDay Erosive Esophagitis: 1️⃣ <1 month: 🚫 Safety/Efficacy not established 2️⃣ 1 month to <1 year: - 3 to <5 kg: 2.5 mg qDay - 5 to <10 kg: 5 mg qDay - >10 kg: 10 mg qDay 3️⃣ 1-16 years: - 5 to <10 kg: 5 mg PO qDay - 10 to <20 kg: 10 mg PO qDay - >20 kg: 20 mg PO qDay