Violation of the normal functioning of the urinary system, as a rule, is accompanied by a mass of negative sensations. Difficulty in excretion of urine due to compression of the urethra by anything (hematoma, tumor, stone, prostate enlargement) in a medical environment is called dysuria. To treat this problem caused by prostatic hyperplasia, Omnic and Omnic Okas are intended. What is the difference between them, and whether there is any at all, will be discussed below.
The main composition and form of release of medicines
The manufacturer offers consumers the Omnik drug in encapsulated form. Omnic capsules with modified release contain 400 micrograms of tamsulosin hydrochloride as the main active ingredient.
As auxiliary components, one can single outcellulose, triacetin, sodium lauryl sulfate, yellow and red iron oxides, calcium stearate, titanium dioxide. The orange body of the capsule is covered with an olive green cap. The granules are white to light yellow in color.
As for the Omnic Okas medication, the instructions for use report that the drug is available in the form of controlled release tablets. The main active ingredient is the same tamsulosin hydrochloride. Auxiliary components are somewhat different from those that are part of the "Omnic": macrogol (8,000 and 7,000,000), magnesium stearate and purified water. Tablets are round, biconvex, yellow to brown-yellow.
Pharmacodynamics
Reception "Omnik" stimulates a decrease in the tension of the smooth muscles of the bladder neck, the tone of the prostate gland decreases. Against the background of drug treatment, the symptoms of irritation (filling) and obstruction (emptying) of the bladder, accompanying prostatic hyperplasia, become less pronounced.
"Omnic" is characterized by high selectivity, as a result of which it does not contribute to lowering blood pressure either in patients with normal blood pressure or in hypertensive patients.
Pharmacological effects on the body of a man are practically the same for Omnik and Omnik Okas medicines. What is the difference, and is it even for those suffering from high blood pressure? Both drugs, when taken at 400 micrograms per day, do not cause a noticeable increase in blood pressure.
Indications andcontraindications
"Omnik" and "Omnik Okas" instructions for use recommend using for the treatment of dysuric abnormalities caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.
As for contraindications, it should be said about the inadmissibility of taking the drug by those patients who suffer from orthostatic arterial hypotension (a significant drop in blood pressure at the moment when a person gets up), because this can lead to a decrease in blood supply to the brain and fainting. In addition, drugs are not prescribed in the presence of severe renal failure and in case of individual hypersensitivity to the active or auxiliary components. For those who suffer from renal insufficiency, Omnic and Omnic Okas are prescribed with great care. What is the difference between them? Omnic capsules are taken for severe degrees of the disease, and Omnic Okas for chronic form and creatine clearance below 10 ml / min.
Use and dosage
How do they drink Omnic? Instructions for use (the price of the drug will be discussed later) states that this remedy should be taken once in a daily volume of 400 mcg. It is advisable to take the capsule after breakfast, do not chew and drink plenty of liquid. Small or moderate abnormalities in the functioning of the liver and kidneys are not the basis for dose adjustments.
"Omnic Okas", the price of which is slightly higher than that of the drug "Omnic", the instruction allows you to take it regardless of the meal.
Daily volume of medication - 1 tablet (400 mcg). Chewing the medicine is not recommended, as this may affect the prolonged release of the main active ingredient.
Overdosing
It is necessary to carefully follow the recommendations of the attending physician in order to avoid an overdose of Omnic and Omnic Okas medicines. What is the difference in symptoms? To date, there have been no cases of acute overdose with Omnic. Theoretically, there is a possibility of a fall in blood pressure and the development of compensatory tachycardia. Taking large volumes of Omnik Okas causes arterial hypotension in the acute stage.
Treatment in both cases is to bring the patient into a horizontal position, taking sorbents (activated charcoal has proven best) or an osmotic laxative. In order to prevent further absorption of tamsulosin, gastric lavage is recommended. If, in case of poisoning with Omnik Okas, all of the above measures do not have the desired effect, it is permissible to use vasoconstrictors and drugs that increase BCC. The likelihood that dialysis will give any tangible effect is small, since tamsulosin binds quite strongly to plasma proteins.
Side effects
The use of "Omnic" can cause some undesirable effects from different systems of the human body. CCC can manifest itself with dizziness, an increase in heart ratecontractions, orthostatic hypotension can sometimes occur.
Possible reaction of the nervous system - headaches, impotence, chronic fatigue syndrome. From the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting can be observed. Not often, but it happens that the reproductive system reacts with the development of retrograde ejaculation (reflux of sperm into the bladder).
We examined the phenomena that Omnic can cause (analogues exist cheaper than it, but they also contribute to the development of such reactions). "Omnik Okas", in addition to all of the above, can cause fainting (it happens quite rarely), priapism (prolonged and painful erection, not associated with sexual arousal). Sometimes patients develop rhinitis. Allergic reactions caused by both drugs are similar: urticaria, skin rash, itching, angioedema (rare).
What to look out for?
If the patient has a predisposition to orthostatic hypotension, Omnic should be used with caution. At the first signs of the development of this condition, a person should be laid down, or at least seated. In addition, the diagnosis should be made sure to exclude the presence of diseases that cause the same symptoms as prostatic hyperplasia.
Many patients are interested in what is better than Omnic, more effective than it and gives faster results? With the use of Omnik Okas, it is possible to achieve the desired effect sooner. However, orthostatic hypotension with this drugcapable of passing the threshold after which fainting occurs.
If cataract surgery is performed during treatment with Omnic Okas, there is a possibility of developing small pupil syndrome.
When treating with both drugs, it is important to carry out regular rectal examination (finger examination) and, if necessary, determination of prostate specific antigen at the beginning and throughout treatment.
Price range
Omnik capsules can be purchased today in the pharmacy chain for 360-370 rubles (we are talking about 10 capsules). A package of 30 pieces is available to consumers at a price of 740-795 rubles. For 100 capsules you will have to pay from 2085 to 2175 rubles.
The price of Omnic Okas is much higher. A blister of 10 tablets will cost the consumer 560-620 rubles. A pack of 30 pieces will cost even more: you will have to pay from 1520 to 1690 rubles for it.
In general, we can say that the medicine, let's say, is not exactly cheap. However, its acquisition does not carry any particularly sensitive consequences for the wallet of a consumer with average financial capabilities.
Analogues of the drug and the opinions of doctors
Currently, there are many medicines that have an effect similar to the effects of Omnic Okas and Omnic. Analogs are cheaper than the original product, and they are easy enough to purchase at the pharmacy chain.
Of the most popular drugs, one can name "Omsulosin" (cost30 tablets - about 470 rubles), "Proflosin" (30 tablets will cost 395-450 rubles, 100 - 1130-1160 rubles).
In addition, Tamsulosin Teva is also in demand on the pharmaceutical market today. It can be purchased for 450-560 rubles (30 tablets).
As for the opinions about the medication, medical workers characterize it as a very, very effective tool for reducing the tone of the prostate, which greatly facilitates the process of urine outflow. In addition, both doctors and patients report that treatment with Omnic and Omnic Okas significantly reduces the intensity of the development of such unpleasant symptoms as obstruction and irritation of the bladder.
It is also important that these medicines can dramatically improve the quality of life of that part of the strong half of humanity that suffers from prostate diseases. It is only important to pay attention to uncharacteristic symptoms and, without waiting for it to "pass by itself", seek medical help, and then follow all the recommendations of the attending doctor.
