Exor 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 800.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Esomeprazole |
Company | Orion pharma ltd |
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Indications
- Relief from chronic heartburn symptoms
- Healing of erosive esophagitis
- Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
- Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Treatment of acid related Dyspepsia
- Management of Duodenal & Gastric ulcer
Pharmacology
- Proton pump inhibitor
- Suppresses gastric acid secretion
- Enteric-coated pellet formulation
- Peak plasma levels occur at approximately 1.5 hours after oral administration
Dosage
- Healing of erosive esophagitis: 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 Weeks
- Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: 20 mg Once Daily
- Symptomatic GERD: 20 mg Once Daily for 4 Weeks
- Helicobacter Pylori eradication: Triple Therapy for 10 days
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 20-80 mg Once Daily
- Acid-related Dyspepsia: 20-40 mg Once Daily for 2-4 weeks
- Duodenal ulcer: 20 mg Once Daily for 2-4 weeks
- Gastric ulcer: 20-40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 weeks
- IV Injection for Adults: 20 mg or 40 mg once daily
- IV Injection for Pediatric Patients
- Risk reduction of rebleeding of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers: 80 mg
Administration
- Tablet or capsule should be swallowed whole and taken one hour before a meal
- Oral Suspension should be taken after mixing with water
- IV Injection should be prepared by adding 0.9% Sodium Chloride for intravenous injection
Interaction
- Metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
- No clinically relevant interactions with specific drugs
- Potential interference with CYP2C19
- May interfere with the absorption of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with 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
- Animal studies have revealed no teratogenic effects
- Excretion in milk not studied
- Breastfeeding should be discontinued if essential
Precautions & Warnings
- Symptomatic response to therapy does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
- Instructions for patients regarding capsule intake
- Antacids may be used while taking the medication
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
- No overall differences in safety and efficacy observed 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 patients with renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Acute toxicity in rats
- No specific antidote known
- Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive
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
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