Erazole 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Esomeprazole |
Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Title
Erazole 20 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
Description
Erazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to relieve chronic heartburn symptoms, heal erosive esophagitis, eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection, treat Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, acid-related dyspepsia, duodenal & gastric ulcers, and maintain healing of erosive esophagitis
Dimensions
- TabletSize: 20 mg
- Form:
- Tablet
- Capsule
- Oral Suspension
- IV Injection
- IV Infusion
Color
White
Functions
- ReliefFrom:
- Chronic Heartburn Symptoms
- GERD Symptoms
- HealingOf:
- Erosive Esophagitis
- MaintenanceOfHealingOf:
- Erosive Esophagitis
- EradicationOf:
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- TreatmentOf:
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Acid-related Dyspepsia
- Duodenal & Gastric Ulcers
Dosage
- Oral:
- HealingOfErosiveEsophagitis:
- 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 Weeks
- SymptomaticGERD: 20 mg Once Daily for 4 Weeks
- MaintenanceOfHealingOfErosiveEsophagitis: 20 mg Once Daily
- HelicobacterPyloriEradication: 40 mg Once Daily for 10 days
- ZollingerEllisonSyndrome: 20-80 mg Once Daily
- AcidRelatedDyspepsia: 20-40 mg Once Daily for 2-4 weeks
- DuodenalUlcer: 20 mg Once Daily for 2-4 weeks
- GastricUlcer: 20-40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 weeks
- HealingOfErosiveEsophagitis:
- IV:
- GerdWithErosiveEsophagitis: 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily
- InfusionTimeAdultPatients:
- >3 Minutes
- 10-30 minutes
- PediatricPatients:
- BodyWeightLt55Kg: 10 mg Once daily
- BodyWeightGt55Kg: 20 mg Once daily
- 1MonthToLt1Year: 0.5 mg/kg Once daily
- RiskReductionOfRebleeding: 80 mg
Administration
- TabletOrCapsule: Swallowed whole, taken 1 hour before a meal
- OralSuspension: Stir well, taken with water within 30 minutes
- IVInjection: Administered over a period of at least 3 minutes
Interaction
- MetabolismInhibition: Potential interference with CYP2C19 and absorption of certain drugs due to gastric pH change
- ClinicallySignificantInteractions:
- Phenytoin
- Warfarin
- Quinidine
- Clarithromycin
- Amoxicillin
Contraindications
- Known Hypersensitivity to Any of the Formulation
SideEffects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Flatulence
- Abdominal Pain
- Constipation
- Dry Mouth
PregnancyAndLactation
- StudiesInPregnantWomen: None
- TeratogenicEffectsInAnimalStudies: None
- ExcretionInMilk: Not studied
- RecommendationForBreastfeeding: Discontinue if essential
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- SymptomaticResponse: Does not rule out the presence of gastric malignancy
- AdministrationInstructions: Taken at least one hour before meals
- AdditionalInformationForPatients: Swallowing difficulties addressed with applesauce mix, can be taken with antacids
SpecialPopulations
- PaediatricUse: Safety and effectiveness not established
- GeriatricUse: No overall differences in safety and efficacy observed
- HepaticInsufficiency:
- MildToModerate: No dosage adjustment recommended
- Severe: Dose of 20 mg once daily should not be exceeded
- RenalInsufficiency: Pharmacokinetics not expected to be altered
OverdoseEffects
Acute toxicity signs include reduced motor activity, respiratory changes, tremor, ataxia, and intermittent clonic convulsions; no specific antidote known; treatment should be symptomatic and supportive
StorageConditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place, protect from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- MolecularFormula: C17H19N3O3S
- StructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-433-esomeprazole-chemical-structure-Tj2Jfp1VmPkRjNXznKqC.svg
CommonlyAskedQuestions
- Uses:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Ulcers
- Conditions That Involve Excess Stomach Acid
- SideEffects:
- Headaches
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Gas
- Stomach Pain
- Constipation
- Dry Mouth
- RecommendationForPregnancyAndBreastfeeding: Discuss risks and benefits with a doctor
- OnsetOfAction: Typically starts within a few hours of taking it
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