Omape Tablet (Limaprost Alpha-Dex)

Adult dosage

For improvement of ischemic symptoms such as ulcers, pain, and coldness associated with thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease), the usual adult dose is 2 tablets orally 3 times daily. For improvement of subjective symptoms (lower-limb pain and numbness) and walking ability associated with acquired lumbar spinal canal stenosis (patients with a normal SLR test and bilateral intermittent claudication), the usual adult dose is 1 tablet orally 3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication contains lactose, therefore patients with genetic disorders that affect lactose digestion should not take it. Patients with bleeding tendencies or those taking medications that affect blood coagulation should use this medication cautiously. Allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching may occur with this medication; if these symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately. Bleeding can occur rarely, so if bleeding symptoms appear, stop taking the medication and consult a doctor. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and heartburn may occur, so caution is needed. It may affect liver function, and there may be cases of elevated liver enzymes. Symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, hypotension, and cyanosis of the extremities may appear rarely. Headache, facial flushing, dizziness, heat sensation, trembling, swelling, and other symptoms may occur. Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis should closely monitor changes in symptoms to decide whether to continue taking the medication. Safety during pregnancy has not been established, and uterine contraction effects have been confirmed in animal studies, so pregnant women should not take it. Safety has not been confirmed for pediatric use, so it is advisable not to use it in children. Elderly patients, whose physical function may be decreased, require caution such as dose adjustment.

• Rash
• itching
• bleeding
• diarrhea
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• heartburn
• vomiting

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

84 tablets/box [21 tablets/Alu-AluX4]