SB-Emec 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Sunman birdem pharma ltd
Also available as
Sb emec 40 mg capsule

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 & Gastric ulcer

Pharmacology

  • Proton pump inhibitor
  • Suppression of gastric acid secretion
  • Enteric-coated pellet formulation
  • Plasma protein binding
  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Excretion in urine and faeces
  • Combination therapy with antimicrobials

Dosage

  • Oral dosage form
  • IV Injection or IV infusion
  • Different dosages for different indications
  • Dosage for pediatric patients

Administration

  • Swallowed whole
  • Taken one hour before a meal
  • Oral suspension administration
  • IV Injection preparation

Interaction

  • Metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
  • No clinically relevant interactions with certain drugs
  • Potential interference with CYP2C19
  • Interference with the absorption of certain drugs

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • 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
  • Breastfeeding discontinuation if essential

Precautions & Warnings

  • Symptomatic response does not rule out gastric malignancy
  • Instructions for patients
  • Use of antacids

Use in Special Populations

  • Paediatric Use
  • Geriatric Use
  • Hepatic Insufficiency
  • Renal Insufficiency

Overdose Effects

  • Lethal dose in animal studies
  • Signs of acute toxicity
  • No specific antidote

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature and moisture conditions
  • Protection from light

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S
  • Chemical Structure Image

Common Questions about SB-Emec 20 mg Capsule

  • PPI for reducing stomach acid production
  • Multiple uses for treating various conditions
  • Common side effects
  • Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Onset of action
  • Quick Tips for usage

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