Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
ESOMEPRAZOLE is a Schedule H drug.Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.Esomeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Esomeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).Esomeprazole may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Esomeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.
Usage
ESOMEPRAZOLE is generally used to treat: GERD, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Ulcer, Gastric, Ulcer, Stomach, HeartburnESOMEPRAZOLE can address symptoms like: Cough, Heartburn, Difficulty Swallowing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month
How Do I Take It?
ESOMEPRAZOLE is generally taken Before Food.Route of Administration: Oral,
Precautions
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
- Esomeprazole can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly.
- You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Esomeprazole can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood.
- You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Esomeprazole is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
- It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them.
- Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor
- You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to esomeprazole or to similar medicines such as lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix), or rabeprazole (AcipHex).
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
- Esomeprazole should be taken at least one hour before a meal.
- Do not crush, chew, break, or open a delayed-release capsule. Swallow it whole.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ESOMEPRAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Body Excessive Sweating, Eyes Blurred Vision, Irregular HeartbeatCommon Side-Effects
ESOMEPRAZOLE : Diarrhoea, Constipation, Flatulence, Gas, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Dry MouthSerious Side-Effects
ESOMEPRAZOLE : Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Lupus, Magnesium Deficiency, Hives, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Weight Gain, Fever, Frequent Urination, Dizziness, Unusual Taste In MouthRare Side-Effects
ESOMEPRAZOLE : Acne, Back PainDisease Interactions
ESOMEPRAZOLE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Osteoporosis, Magnesium DeficiencyTechnical Classification
ESOMEPRAZOLE is categorized as: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with ESOMEPRAZOLE as Ingredient
CESO 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
CESO 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
CHILKUL ED CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
COLONCID 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
COLONCID DSR 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ECOREST 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
EMEZOLE D CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 10.0 MG |
ES OD 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESCEROL 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESIUM 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESIUM D CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESKIMO 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESKIMO 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESLIS IT 40MG/150MG TAB | ITOPRIDE 150.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESMOZOLE 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOCOR 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOCOR DSR 40MG/30MG TAB | DOMPERIDONE 40.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 30.0 MG |
ESODOC 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOFAG D 30MG/40MG CAP SR | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOFAG L 75MG/40MG CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOFAG TAB 20MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESOFAG TAB 40MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOFAG-D CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
ESOFENCE 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOFENCE 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOFINE 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOFINE 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOFINE DSR 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOFINE LS 40/75MG CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOGRESS 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOGRESS-D CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOGRESS-L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOKEM D 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOLE 10MG SACH | ESOMEPRAZOLE 10.0 MG |
ESOMAC 10MG GRANS | ESOMEPRAZOLE 10.0 MG |
ESOMAC 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOMAC D 30MG/20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOMAC D 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOMAC L 75MG/40MG CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOMAC TAB 20MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESOMAC TAB 40MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOMAC-D CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESOMAC-L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOMEFOL 40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOMEFOL D 30MG/40MG CAP SR | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOMEPRAZ DSR 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOMEZ 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOMZOLE DSR 10MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 10.0 MG |
ESOMZOLE TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOPEL 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOPEL 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOPEL D 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOPER 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOPER L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOPER RD TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOPOWER L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE , ESOMEPRAZOLE |
ESOPRAZOLE 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOPRAZOLE D SR CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOPRZ 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOPRZ 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOPRZ 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOREST 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOREST 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOTAB 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOTAB DSR CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
ESOTRAX 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOWIN D 30MG/40MG CAP SR | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOZ 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOZ D 20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESOZ D 30MG/20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESOZ D 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESOZ D 40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
ESOZ FAST 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOZ INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOZ L 75MG/40MG CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESOZ L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOZ TAB 20MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESOZ TAB 40MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
ESOZ-D 40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
ESPRA 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESPRA 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESPRA TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESPRA XN TAB | NAPROXEN 375 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
ESTAB 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ESTAB 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESVOZ 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
ESVOZ D 30MG/40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
ESVOZ L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
EYZ 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
EYZ 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
GUDU DSR TAB | DOMPERIDONE 10 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 10 MG |
IGNIS 30MG/20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ISOZOLE D SR CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
IZRA D 30MG/20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
IZRA D 30MG/40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
IZRA L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
IZRA TAB 20MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
IZRA TAB 40MG | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
LUPISOZ D CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
NEKSIUM 20 MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
NEKSIUM 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
NEKSIUM 40 MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEKSIUM 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
NEKSIUM VIAL | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEUTRAFLUX 10MG/20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 10.0 MG |
NEXOPIL 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
NEXOPIL 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
NEXOPIL D SR CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
NEXOPIL D TAB | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
NEXPRO 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
NEXPRO 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXPRO CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXPRO FAST 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
NEXPRO FAST 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXPRO HP KIT | AMOXICILLIN 750 MG, CLARITHROMYCIN 500 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXPRO IV INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
NEXPRO JUNIOR 1000MG SACH | ESOMEPRAZOLE 1000.0 MG |
NEXPRO L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXPRO L CAPULE | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
NEXPRO RD 20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
NEXPRO RD 40 CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
NEXPRO RD CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
NEXPRO VIAL | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXPRO | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXSIUM 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
NEXSIUM | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
OCID L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
OCID L CAPULE | ESOMEPRAZOLE |
OMECAP DM 10MG/20MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 10.0 MG |
OMIPURE FAST 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
PIRAZOLE S 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
PIRAZOLE SD 30MG/40MG TAB SR | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
PREVZOLE 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
RACIPER 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
RACIPER D 30MG/20MG CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
RACIPER D 30MG/40MG CAP SR | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
RACIPER IT 40MG/150MG CAP | ITOPRIDE 150.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
RACIPER L 75MG/40MG CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
RACIPER PLUS 75MG/40MG CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
RANIDOM D 30MG/40MG CAP SR | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
RANIDOM O 10MG/20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 10.0 MG |
RANIDOM O NF 30MG/40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
RANIDOM RD 15MG/20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 15.0 MG |
S OMEPREN 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
S OMEPREN 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
S RD 40MG/30MG CAP SR | DOMPERIDONE 40.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 30.0 MG |
S-PPI-L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SOMAZ 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SOMAZ DSR TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE , DOMPERIDONE |
SOMIFIZ L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SOMPRAZ 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
SOMPRAZ 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SOMPRAZ 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
SOMPRAZ CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
SOMPRAZ D 20 CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
SOMPRAZ D 40 CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30.0 MG |
SOMPRAZ D 40MG CAP | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG, DOMPERIDONE 30 MG |
SOMPRAZ D CAP | DOMPERIDONE 30 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 20 MG |
SOMPRAZ IT CAP | ITOPRIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 150 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
SOMPRAZ IT CAPULE | ITOPRIDE 150.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SOMPRAZ L CAP | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
SOMPRAZ L CAPULE | LEVOSULPIRIDE 75.0 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SOMPRAZ VIAL | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
SOMPRAZ-HP KIT TAB | AMOXICILLIN 750 MG, CLARITHROMYCIN 500 MG, ESOMEPRAZOLE 40 MG |
SOMZO 40MG INJ | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
SPPI 40MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 40.0 MG |
TOM FT 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |
ZOSEC S 20MG TAB | ESOMEPRAZOLE 20.0 MG |