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Mesulpine 20mg drug is often used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ... So what is Mesulpine 20mg drug and how to use this drug?
1. What is Mesulpine 20mg?
Mesulpine 20mg medicine contains the main ingredient is Rabeprazole 20mg, which is prepared in the form of enteric coated tablets. Rabeprazole has an inhibitory effect on gastric acid secretion, so it has a strong anti-ulcer effect in patients with peptic ulcer disease and improves gastric mucosal damage.
Mesulpine 20mg drug is indicated in the following cases:
Peptic ulcer and oral mucosa. Gastroesophageal reflux such as inflammation, sores, ulcers are symptomatic. In combination with antibiotics in the treatment of duodenal ulcers positive for H-pylori. Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Mesulpine 20mg is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Need to be careful when using the drug in the following cases:
Be careful when using the drug for patients with liver failure. Exclude the risk of malignancy on peptic ulcer lesions before taking the drug.
2. Dosage and usage of Mesulpine 20mg
Mesulpine 20mg drug is prepared in the form of softgels, used orally, should be taken after eating. Patients need to drink the whole tablet directly, should not be dissolved in water, should not be broken or chewed before taking.
Dosage of Mesulpine 20mg to treat patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease - oesophagitis in adults: Use a dose of 20mg / day, needing continuous treatment for 4 - 8 weeks. Dosage of Mesulpine 20mg drug to treat heartburn caused by GERD: Use a dose of 20mg / day, needing continuous treatment for 4 weeks and can last up to 8 weeks. Dosage of Mesulpine 20mg to treat patients with peptic ulcer disease: Use a dose of 20mg/day, needing continuous treatment for 4 weeks. Dosage of Mesulpine 20mg for the treatment of patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: The starting dose is 60mg/day, and adjusted based on improvement of symptoms. The maximum dose is 100mg/day, or 60mg each time, divided into 2 times. Mesulpine dose 20mg in the treatment of eradicating Hp bacteria: Use a dose of 20mg/time in combination with 500mg of Clarithromycin, 1000mg of Amoxicillin, divided into 2 times a day in the morning and afternoon. It is necessary to continue treatment according to this regimen within 1 week.
3. Side effects of Mesulpine 20mg
The possible side effects when using Mesulpine 20mg are as follows:
Itchy rash, skin urticaria. Hematologic changes, affecting liver function. Indigestion, diarrhea, bloating, heaviness in the abdomen. Headache.
4. Interaction of Mesulpine 20mg with other drugs
Mesulpine increases the toxicity of Digoxin in the blood when used together. Mesulpine increases the toxicity of Phenytoin when used together. Mesulpine 20mg drug is often used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, ... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to use it. prescription drugs or consult a doctor, pharmacist for advice.
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