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Esomera 20mg Tablet is known as a gastrointestinal drug containing Esomeprazole (in the form of esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate). Esomera is packaged as a film-coated tablet that dissolves in the intestines after oral administration. Esomera 20mg Tablet is usually indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
1. What is Esomera 20mg?
Esomera 20mg Tablet includes the main ingredient Esomeprazol with a strength of 20mg and excipients such as D-Mannitol, microcrystanllin cellulose, crospovidone, povidone, magnesium, ligh anhydrous silicic acid, magnesium stearate, opadry white (21K58794), acryleze white 993O18509 ), ferric oxide red, allura red AC in each tablet. Esomeprazole in Esomera tablets is an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion that belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. This substance has the effect of inhibiting gastric acid secretion even when it is irritated by any agent. The drug is strong and long-lasting.
Since then, Esomera 20mg Tablet is indicated for the following subjects:
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease due to esophagitis and/or severe reflux symptoms (using Esomera 20mg Tablet as prescribed) alternative to oral therapy when oral therapy is not appropriate). Peptic ulcer . Prevention and treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers caused by the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Prevention and treatment of stress ulcers. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Hemorrhage due to severe peptic ulcer, after endoscopic treatment (prevention of recurrent bleeding). Esomera 20mg Tablet is contraindicated for use in cases:
Hypersensitivity to Esomeprazole and proton pump inhibitors or any of the excipients of the drug. Concomitant use with Atazanavir or Neltinavir.
2. Instructions on how to use Esomera
How to use: Patients use Esomera 20mg Tablet orally. Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew. Patients should take the drug at least one hour before meals. To relieve pain can be used with antacids.
Dosage for adults
Reflux esophagitis: 40 mg/day x 4 weeks (4-week treatment is recommended in patients with non-healing esophagitis or with persistent symptoms). Support recovery after recovering from esophagitis to prevent recurrence: Take 20mg/day. Symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease: Oral 20mg/time/day in patients without esophagitis (examine more closely if symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks). Patients need to continue treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Healing of gastric ulcers - oral dose of 20mg/time/day x 4-8 weeks. Prevention of gastric and duodenal ulcers in at-risk patients - 20mg once daily. Zollinger - Ellison syndrome: The recommended starting dose is 40 mg/time x 2 times/day. Dosage should be adjusted according to the individual patient. Dosage for children
Children 12 years of age and older:
Reflux esophagitis: Oral 40mg/time/day x 4 weeks (Treat for an additional 4 weeks in patients with esophagitis that has not healed or has persistent symptoms. persistent). Long-term treatment in patients with healed esophagitis to prevent recurrence: Oral dose of 20mg/time/day. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Oral dose of 20mg/time/day in patients without esophagitis. Patients should be re-examined carefully if symptoms do not improve. Children under 12 years of age: It is recommended to use another form of preparation.
3. Side effects of Esomera
During treatment with Esomera 20mg Tablet, patients may experience unusual manifestations such as:
Common, ADR > 1%
Headache, dizziness, skin rash. Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, flatulence, dry mouth. Uncommon, 1% > ADR > 0.1%
Fatigue, insomnia, somnolence, rash, pruritus, paresthesia and visual disturbances. Rarely, ADR < 0.1%
Fever, diaphoresis, peripheral edema, alopecia, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity reactions (eg, urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis) Agitation, depression, confusion or hallucinations. Respiratory infections. Pancytopenia or thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis or leukopenia. Increased liver enzymes, hepatitis , jaundice or impaired liver function. Taste disorder, stomatitis. Hypomagnesaemia or hyponatremia, porphyria. Joint and muscle pain, fracture or osteoporosis. Interstitial nephritis. Male gynecomastia. Stevens-Johnson control bullous rash, toxic epidermal necrolysis, dermatitis.
4. Notes when using Esomera
Be especially careful when using Esomera for the following cases:
Pregnant/lactating women: Do not arbitrarily use Esomera 20mg Tablet without carefully reading the instructions for use or consulting a doctor. The benefits of the drug should be carefully weighed against the risks. Driving vehicles and operating machines: Esomera may affect the patient's ability to drive and use machines. Manifestations such as dizziness, lightheadedness and visual disturbances have been reported. Therefore, you should not drive or operate machinery while using Esomera 20 mg Tablet.
5. Esomera . drug interactions
Esomera drug interactions can occur when used concurrently with the following drugs:
Ketoconazole; Itraconazole; Iron salts; Digoxin; Diazepam; Citalopram; Imipramine; Clomipramine; Phenytoin; Warfarin or other coumarine derivative; Cisapride; Clarithromycin; Voriconazole; FDA classification in pregnancy. In summary, Esomera 20mg Tablet is known as an gastrointestinal drug containing the ingredient Esomeprazole (in the form of esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate). Esomera is available as a film-coated tablet that dissolves in the intestines after oral administration and is commonly indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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