Esocare 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Novelta bestway pharma ltd
Also available as
Esocare 40 mg capsule

Indications

  • Relief from chronic heartburn symptoms
  • Healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Management of acid-related Dyspepsia
  • Healing of Duodenal & Gastric ulcer

Pharmacology

  • Proton pump inhibitor
  • Specific inhibition of the H+/K+-ATPase
  • Better acid control than racemic proton pump inhibitors
  • Enteric-coated pellet formulation
  • Peak plasma levels at approximately 1.5 hours
  • Metabolized in the liver by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme system

Dosage

  • Oral dosage form
  • IV Injection or IV infusion
  • Different dosages for various conditions and age groups

Administration

  • Tablet or capsule should be swallowed whole and taken one hour before a meal
  • Instructions for oral suspension and IV injection

Interaction

  • Metabolized in the liver by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
  • Potential interference with CYP2C19
  • Potential interference with drug absorption based on gastric pH

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • No teratogenic effects in animal studies
  • Excretion in milk not studied

Precautions & Warnings

  • Symptomatic response to therapy does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
  • Instructions for patients with difficulty swallowing capsules
  • Use of antacids

Use in Special Populations

  • No established safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients
  • No overall differences in safety and efficacy between the elderly and younger individuals
  • No dosage adjustment recommended for patients with mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • Pharmacokinetics not expected to be altered in renal impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Signs of acute toxicity in animal studies
  • No specific antidote known
  • Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature not exceeding 30°C
  • Dry place
  • Protection from light and moisture

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure provided

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  • Side effects and their commonality
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