Erazole 40 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 4: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Erazole 20 mg tablet Erazole 20 mg capsule Erazole 40 mg tablet

Title

  • Erazole 40 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Medicines
  • Gastrointestinal Health

Indications

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

DosageForms

  • Oral
  • IV Injection
  • IV Infusion

DosageInstructions

  • 20 mg or 40 mg Once Daily for 4-8 Weeks for healing of erosive esophagitis
  • 20 mg Once Daily for maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
  • 20 mg Once Daily for symptomatic GERD
  • 40 mg Once Daily for Helicobacter Pylori eradication
  • 20-80 mg Once Daily for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • 20-40 mg Once Daily for acid-related Dyspepsia
  • 20 mg Once Daily for Duodenal ulcer
  • 20-40 mg Once Daily for Gastric ulcer
  • Dosage varies for pediatric patients
  • 80 mg for risk reduction of rebleeding of Gastric or Duodenal Ulcers following therapeutic endoscopy in adults

AdministrationInstructions

  • Tablet or capsule should be swallowed whole and taken one hour before a meal
  • Oral suspension should be taken as directed with specific steps for preparation
  • IV Injection and IV Infusion must be administered according to specific duration and conditions

Interaction

  • Erazole is not likely to inhibit certain CYP enzymes
  • May potentially interfere with the absorption of drugs where gastric pH is important
  • No clinically significant interactions with certain drugs
  • Co-administration with clarithromycin can increase plasma levels of Erazole and 14-hydroxyclarithromycin

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

SideEffects

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

PregnancyAndLactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Animal studies have revealed no teratogenic effects
  • Not studied for excretion in milk, breastfeeding should be discontinued if essential use

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Symptomatic response to therapy does not rule out gastric malignancy
  • Specific administration guidance for patients with difficulty swallowing capsules
  • Antacids may be used while taking Erazole

UseInSpecialPopulations

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

OverdoseEffects

  • Acute toxicity signs include reduced motor activity, changes in respiratory frequency, 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

  • Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image

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Pharmacology

  • Proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion
  • Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion details
  • Combination therapy with antimicrobials

OverdoseTreatment

  • Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive
  • Dialysis is not expected to remove Erazole
  • Consideration of multiple drug ingestion

CompoundSummary

  • Molecular Formula
  • Chemical Structure

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