Emo-20 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 135.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 45.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd

Title

  • Emo-20 20 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health
  • Pharmacy

Description

  • A proton pump inhibitor for relieving chronic heartburn and related symptoms, treating erosive esophagitis, eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection, managing Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and more

Uses

  • Relieve chronic heartburn symptoms
  • Heal erosive esophagitis
  • Maintain healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Manage Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Manage acid-related dyspepsia
  • Treat duodenal & gastric ulcers

DosageForms

  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Oral Suspension
  • IV Injection
  • IV Infusion

DosageOptions

  • 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 Weeks
  • 20 mg Once Daily for Maintenance
  • 20 mg Once Daily for Symptomatic GERD
  • 40 mg Once Daily for Helicobacter Pylori eradication
  • 20-80 mg Once Daily for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • 20-40 mg Once Daily for Acid-related Dyspepsia
  • 20 mg Once Daily for Duodenal Ulcer
  • 20-40 mg Once Daily for Gastric Ulcer
  • Dosage varies for pediatric patients based on weight

AdministrationInstructions

  • Swallow whole 1 hour before a meal (Tablet/Capsule)
  • Mix with water and drink within 30 minutes (Oral Suspension)
  • Prepare IV solution and administer over specified time (IV Injection/Infusion)

Pharmacology

  • Suppression of gastric acid secretion
  • Absorption peak at ~1.5 hours
  • Extensive metabolism in the liver
  • Predominant excretion as inactive metabolites in urine and feces

Interaction

  • Metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
  • No significant interactions with specific drugs
  • Potential interference with CYP2C19 substrates and drugs affected by gastric pH

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any formulation

SideEffects

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

PregnancyLactation

  • No well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • No excretion study in milk
  • Discontinue breastfeeding if essential

PrecautionsWarnings

  • Response to therapy does not rule out gastric malignancy
  • Specific administration instructions for patients who have difficulty swallowing

SpecialPopulations

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
  • No observed differences in safety and efficacy for geriatric patients
  • No dosage adjustment recommended for mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • Expected unchanged pharmacokinetics in renal impairment

OverdoseEffects

  • Acute toxicity in rats with high doses
  • No specific antidote known
  • Expectedly not removed by dialysis
  • Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive

StorageConditions

  • Store below 30°C in a dry place
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

ChemicalStructure

  • Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image: Link to the chemical structure image

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