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Emanera is a drug indicated in the treatment of stomach ulcers. Follow the article below to better understand Emanera drug and Emanera drug use.
1. Learn the uses of Emanera
What does Emanera 40mg do? Emanera is a medicine used to treat gastritis and stomach ulcers. Emanera medicine 40mg is produced in the form of tablets. Packaging: Box of 4 blisters x 7 tablets.
Each Emanera 40mg tablet includes the following ingredients:
Main active ingredient: Esomeprazol has a content of 40mg. Excipients are sufficient. Dosage form: Stomach antacid capsules.
Uses of Emanera:
Emanera 40mg drug has gastric proton pump inhibitory activity. In the parietal cell acid compartment, esomeprazole is protonated and converted to the active achiral sulfenamide, thereby inhibiting its activity and the secretion of H+ ions by parietal cells into the gastric lumen. Esomeprazole - the main active ingredient in Emanera is an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion, used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome .
2. When to use Emanera 40mg?
Emanera medicine 40mg is indicated in the following cases:
Patients with esophageal ulcers caused by reflux. Prevention and treatment of the risk of recurrent esophagitis. People with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and diseases related to increased gastric acid secretion. Improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
3. Instructions for using Emanera 40mg
3.1. Use in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease Patients with reflux esophagitis:
40mg per day, using the drug within 4 weeks. If the patient still has inflammation, consider using for an additional 4 weeks. Prevention of the risk of recurrence of esophagitis: The oral dose of Emanera 40mg per day is 20mg. Patients without reflux esophagitis: Use 20mg per day. Combination with other antibiotics in eradicating Helicobacter pylori: Emanera 20mg drug combined with 1g Amoxicillin and 500mg, Clarithromycin, taken twice a day for 7 days. 3.2. In patients taking NSAIDs to prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID use: Emanera 20mg daily for 4 to 8 weeks. Prevention of peptic ulcer in people at potential risk of gastrointestinal complications, but required to continue taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Emanera 20mg daily. 3.3. Treatment of Zollinger Ellison syndrome The initial dose is Emanera 40mg, twice daily. Then, depending on the patient's ability to respond to the drug, adjust the dose and continue taking the drug when clinically indicated.
Emanera 40mg drug absorbed is not affected by food, so patients can take it before or after eating. Take the medicine with a little water, do not chew the tablet.
Note, not for patients who are sensitive to Esomeprazole or any ingredient of the drug.
4. Side effects that may appear when using Emanera
Common unwanted side effects when taking Emanera 40mg:
Digestive system condition: Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, vomiting. On the nervous system: Headache, fatigue, dizziness. On the liver: Liver dysfunction. On the skin: Appears itching, urticaria.
5. Overdosing or forgetting to use Emanera and how to handle it
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose.
An overdose of Emanera 40mg may increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, if a patient develops unusual symptoms, the first thing to do is to stop using the drug and make sure to bring the patient to a medical center for timely treatment.
6. Notes when using Emanera
Check the expiration date of Emanera medicine before use to ensure it is safe to use. Long-term use of Emanera 40mg will lead to the risk of atrophic gastritis. When using Emanera 40mg for children under 18 years old, consult a doctor before use. With the above notes, it is hoped that the drug use process in patients will be effective, safe and minimize the side effects.
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