Esotor 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Nipro jmi pharma ltd
Also available as
Esotor 20 mg capsule Esotor 40 mg capsule Esotor 40 mg tablet

Indications

  • Relief from chronic heartburn symptoms
  • Healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with duodenal ulcer disease
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Acid-related Dyspepsia
  • Duodenal & Gastric ulcer

Pharmacology

  • Proton pump inhibitor
  • Specific inhibition of the H+/K+-ATPase
  • Better acid control than racemic proton pump inhibitors
  • Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion details provided

Dosage

  • Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 Weeks
  • Symptomatic GERD: 20 mg Once Daily for 4 Weeks
  • Triple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome dose: 20-80 mg once daily
  • Acid-related Dyspepsia: 20-40 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks
  • Duodenal ulcer: 20 mg once daily for 2-4 weeks
  • Gastric ulcer: 20-40 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks
  • IV Injection dosages for different conditions in adult and pediatric patients

Administration

  • Tablet or capsule should be swallowed whole and taken one hour before a meal
  • Oral Suspension administration details
  • IV Injection preparation and administration instructions

Interaction

  • Metabolism by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
  • Likely to inhibit CYP2C19
  • No clinically significant interactions with certain drugs
  • Potential interference with the absorption of other drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • No teratogenic effects in animal studies
  • Breast-feeding should be discontinued if essential

Precautions & Warnings

  • Symptomatic response to therapy does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
  • Dosage administration instructions for patients

Use in Special Populations

  • Paediatric Use safety and effectiveness not established
  • No overall differences in safety and efficacy in the elderly
  • Dosage adjustments for hepatic insufficiency
  • Pharmacokinetics in renal impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Lethal dose in rats
  • Major signs of acute toxicity
  • No specific antidote known
  • Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive

Storage Conditions

  • Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S

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