Esovir 20 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Esomeprazole |
Company | Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Esovir 20 mg Tablet
Product Category
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
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 and Gastric ulcers
Mode of Action
- Proton pump inhibitor
- Suppression of gastric acid secretion
- Inhibition of H+/K+-ATPase in the gastric parietal cell
- First single optical isomer of proton pump inhibitor
- Better acid control than racemic proton pump inhibitors
- Absorption through enteric-coated pellet formulation
- Peak plasma levels occur at approximately 1.5 hours after oral administration
Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Oral Suspension
- IV Injection
Dosage Instructions
- Variety of doses for different conditions
- Oral administration one hour before meals
- Specific dosages for pediatric and adult patients
- IV Infusion and injection instructions
Administration
- Swallowing whole tablet or capsule
- Mixing oral suspension with water
- Administering IV Injection with reconstituted solution
- Guidelines for nasogastric or gastric tube administration
Interaction
- Metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
- Potential interference with diazepam clearance
- Inhibition of gastric acid secretion impacting drug absorption
Contraindications
- 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 known effect on breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Symptomatic response does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
- Specific guidelines for patients with difficulty swallowing capsules
- Use of antacids while taking Esovir
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
- No overall differences in safety and efficacy observed in geriatric patients
- No dosage adjustment recommended for patients with mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Lethal effects observed in rats at high doses
- No specific antidote known
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
Storage Conditions
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S
- Chemical Structure Image Provided
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