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Esotrax 20mg drug belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs and is used to treat peptic ulcers very effectively. The drug is researched and manufactured in India with the main ingredient Esomeprazole 20mg. Let's learn more about the use and how to use the drug most effectively through the following article.
1. What does Esotrax do?
Esotrax 20 is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of symptoms and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Inflammation of the esophagus due to reflux. Healed esophagitis long-term treatment to prevent recurrence. Eradicate Helicobacter pylori. Treatment and prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence in ulcer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection. Used for patients requiring continuous NSAID anti-inflammatory drug therapy. Treatment of Zollinger Ellison syndrome. Esotrax 20 should not be used in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Esomeprazole, Benzimidazoles or any of the excipients contained in the drug. Do not take Esotrax 20 together with Nelfinavir, Atazanavir.
2. Dosage and how to use Esotrax 20
2.1. How to use Patients should take the whole tablet (do not chew, crush, crush) Esotrax 20 and drink it on an empty stomach or 1 hour before eating.
In case of difficulty swallowing, you can disperse the tablet in half a glass of non-carbonated water, then stir well to disintegrate the tablet and drink it immediately or within 30 minutes. Rinse the glass of water and drink this water.How to use:
2.2. Dosage The dose of the drug will depend on the age and medical condition of each patient, and the dosage will be different.
For adults:
Heal erosive esophagitis: usual dose of 20 or 40mg Esomeprazole, once a day x 4-8 weeks. Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis 20mg Esomeprazole, once a day, not more than 6 months; Gastroesophageal reflux: dose of 20mg Esomeprazole, once a day x 4-8 weeks. For children 12 - 17 years old:
Short-term treatment of GERD: 20 or 40 mg of Esomeprazole once daily for up to 8 weeks. For children 1 - 11 years old:
Short-term treatment of GERD: 10mg dose of Esomeprazole, once a day, for up to 8 weeks. Heal erosive esophagitis in children < 20kg: 10mg Esomeprazole, once a day x 8 weeks; Children > 20 kg: 10 or 20 mg, once a day x 8 weeks. Reduce NSAID-associated gastric ulcer:
Dose of 20 or 40 mg of Esomeprazole, taken once a day for 6 months. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:
Dosage 40mg Esomeprazol, 2 times a day. Long-term treatment after using injectable form of peptic ulcer rebleeding 40mg Esomeprazole, once a day x 4 weeks. Patients with severe hepatic impairment should not exceed 20 mg of Esomeprazole. 2.3. How to handle missed dose and overdose of Esomeprazole? In case you forget a dose, you can take it as soon as you remember. If the time of taking 2 doses is close, the dose should be omitted and taken as usual. In case of overdose, the patient should call the emergency center or move to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
3. Esotrax 20 . drug interactions
Below are some other drugs that may interact with Esotrax 20 when taken with Esotrax 20.
Use Esomeprazole together with Atazanavir and Nelfinavir. Drugs that metabolize CYP2C19. When co-administration of Esomeprazole with Warfarin or Coumarin should be closely monitored from the beginning to the end of treatment. Amoxicillin, Quinidine in combination with Esomeprazole did not have a clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of the drug. Do not take Esomeprazole with Clopidogrel. Tacrolimus co-administration with Esomeprazole will increase the serum concentration of Tacrolimus. Other drugs include: Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Digoxin, Diazepam, Citalopram, Imipramine, Clomipramine, Phenytoin, Cisapride, Clarithromycin, and Voriconazole. Iron salt To ensure the safety when using Esotrax 20 mg for treatment, users should list all drugs that have been and are being used by their doctor or pharmacist. To minimize possible drug interactions.
4. Side effects when taking Esotrax 20 mg
During the use of Esotrax 20, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Digestive disorders: abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Headache, dizziness Peripheral edema Insomnia Dizziness, somnolence and paresthesias. Dry mouth Increased liver enzymes, hepatitis Jaundice Dermatitis, urticaria, rash and pruritus, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Hip fracture, wrist and spine fracture, joint pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness. Leukopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia. Hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia Agitation, confusion, depression. Taste disturbances Blurry vision The above are not all possible side effects when using Esotrax 20. Patients should contact their doctor, pharmacist for other possible side effects. .
5. Notes when using Esotrax 20
Patients can refer to the section on cautions and cautions when taking the drug listed on the Esotrax 20 drug leaflet. In addition, you can refer to some cautions when using the drug as follows:
Use caution in the elderly, pregnant and lactating women. Esomeprazole should be used with caution in patients on long-term treatment and should be monitored regularly. In the case of patients receiving treatment as required, they should contact their doctor if symptoms change. Esomeprazole should be used with caution in patients with reduced vitamin B12 stores or with risk factors for reduced vitamin B12 absorption during long-term therapy. Currently, there are no adequate data on the use of Esomeprazole in pregnant women. Therefore, this drug should be used with caution. It has not been reported whether the active substance Esomeprazole is excreted in human milk. Therefore, Esomeprazole is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding. Esotrax 20 may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, and blurred vision. Therefore, do not use the drug in case of driving, operating machinery or jobs that require high concentration. When using Esomeprazole treatment can reduce blood magnesium. Eradicate Helicobacter pylori. Drug treatment may increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections caused by Salmonella and Campylobacter. Patients should not arbitrarily buy Esotrax 20mg at home for self-treatment. Please consult a medical professional before deciding to take medication for treatment.
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