Esolok 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Esolok 20 mg capsule Esolok 40 mg capsule Esolok 40 mg tablet Esolok 40 mg injection

Title

  • Esolok 20 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Proton pump inhibitor for acid suppression
  • Treatment for GERD, erosive esophagitis, Duodenal ulcer, Gastric ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Indicated for chronic heartburn symptoms
  • Pharmacology includes H+/K+-ATPase inhibition
  • Absorption peak at approximately 1.5 hours post oral administration
  • Metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 enzymes
  • Excretion through urine and feces
  • Combination therapy with antimicrobials for H. pylori eradication
  • Dosage ranges for different indications
  • Oral and IV administration instructions
  • Contraindicated in hypersensitivity cases
  • Common side effects like headache, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
  • No significant drug interactions with certain medications
  • Storage conditions at temperature below 30°C
  • No known specific antidote for overdose

Color Options

  • White

Dosage Form

  • Tablet
  • Oral Suspension
  • IV Injection

Dosage Strengths

  • 20 mg
  • 40 mg
  • 80 mg

Dosage Instructions

  • Taken orally one hour before meals
  • Oral suspension mixed with water
  • IV injection over 3 minutes
  • Pediatric dosages based on weight

Pharmacokinetics

  • Steady state AUC and Cmax increased during triple combination therapy
  • Volume of distribution at steady state is approximately 16 L
  • Plasma protein binding constant at 97%
  • Systemic bioavailability approximately 90% after repeated dosing

Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
  • No dosage adjustment in mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • Renal impairment not expected to alter pharmacokinetics
  • No overall differences in safety observed in geriatric patients

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • No teratogenic effects observed in animal studies
  • Breastfeeding should be discontinued if essential

Precautions & Warnings

  • Symptomatic response does not rule out gastric malignancy
  • Capsules should be taken at least one hour before meals
  • Antacids may be used concurrently

Chemical Structure

  • C17H19N3O3S

Common Questions

  • Uses of Esolok 20 mg Tablet
  • Side effects of Esolok 20 mg Tablet
  • Interactions with other drugs
  • Dosage instructions for pediatric patients
  • Storage conditions for Esolok 20 mg Tablet

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