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Sotig 40 drug has the main ingredient Esomeprazo, which is indicated for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, minimizing symptoms of belching, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, ... to help patients eat better.
1. What is Sotig 40?
Sotig 40 belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, used to treat a number of stomach diseases, to help eat better, to effectively improve health and spirit.
Sotig 40 has the active ingredient Esomeprazole 40mg as the main active ingredient. The drug is prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets, packed in boxes of 3 blisters x 10 tablets. Products are manufactured by Swiss Pharm Pvt., Ltd INDIA
2. What does Sotig 40 do?
Sotig 40 is indicated for the following cases:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Inflammation of the esophagus due to reflux; Healed esophagitis to prevent recurrence (long-term use); Eradicate Helicobacter pylori ; Heal and prevent recurrence of duodenal ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori; Patients need continuous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment and prevention of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer caused by taking NSAID drugs; Prolonged treatment after intravenous prophylaxis of peptic ulcer rebleeding; Zollinger Ellison syndrome.
3. Dosage and how to use Sotig 40
Sotig 40 is used orally.
Dosage is as follows:
Treatment of duodenal ulcer: Dosage of 20mg Esomeprazo/day x 2-4 weeks; Gastric ulcer and reflux esophagitis: Dosage of 20mg Esomeprazo / day x 4-8 weeks; Esomeprazo 40mg/day may be increased in patients resistant to other therapies; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 60 mg Esomeprazo/day; Prophylaxis of recurrent gastric and duodenal ulcers 20-40mg Esomeprazo/day. If the patient misses a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose of Sotig 40 to compensate.
4. Contraindications to using Sotig 40
Do not use Sotig 40 for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Esomeprazole, Benzimidazole subclass or any other drug in the formula.
5. Sotig 40 . drug interactions
Possible interactions when combining Sotig 40 with some of the following drugs:
Esomeprazole inhibits CYP2C19 (Diazepam, Imipram, Citalopam, Imipramine, Phenytoin, Clomipramine...) the concentration of these drugs in the blood plasma can be increase and need to reduce dose; There are no accurate reports of interactions occurring when taking the drug with other antibiotics, medicinal herbs or supplements. To ensure safety, patients should consult before using Sotig 40 for treatment.
6. Side effects when using Sotig 40 for treatment
During the treatment of Sotig 40, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Headache; Abdominal pain, bloating; Diarrhea; Nausea/vomiting; Constipation; Dermatitis, skin itching, urticaria; Dizzy; Dry mouth; Angioedema; Anaphylactic reactions; Increased liver enzymes; Paresthesias; Drowsiness or insomnia; Confusion, agitation, temper, depression, hallucinations; Gynecomastia; Stomatitis; Gastrointestinal candidiasis; Leukopenia; Thrombocytopenia; Agranulocytosis; Whole blood cell reduction; Elevated liver enzymes, liver failure, hepatitis with or without jaundice; Hepatitis encephalopathy with or without jaundice, liver failure; Joint and muscle pain and weakness; Light sensitivity; Erythema multiforme ; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Hair loss; Interstitial nephritis; Increased sweating; Blurred vision disorder of taste; Decrease blood sodium. If the patient experiences any of the above side effects or other side effects not listed, please report it to your doctor or go to the nearest medical center for timely examination and treatment.
7. Precautions when using Sotig 40
The patient should be excluded from malignancy in suspected gastric ulcer; Before using Sotig 40 for treatment, patients should carefully read the instructions for use or consult a doctor or pharmacist; Absolutely do not use the medicine when it has expired or shows signs of expiration (watery, moldy, discolored,...); Extreme caution should be exercised when Esomeprazo is administered to pregnant or lactating women. If it is necessary to use Esomeprazo to avoid risks to pregnant or nursing women, consult a healthcare professional before use; It has not been accurately reported that Esomeprazo affects the ability to drive and use machines. However, to ensure patient safety, Esomeprazo should be used with caution when driving and operating machinery. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Sotig 40. To ensure the safety of your health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.
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