Curacid 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Curacid 40 mg capsule

Indications

  • Relief from chronic heartburn symptoms
  • Healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
  • Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with duodenal ulcer disease
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Acid-related Dyspepsia
  • Treatment for Duodenal and Gastric ulcer

Pharmacology

  • Proton pump inhibitor
  • Suppression of gastric acid secretion
  • Inhibition of H+/K+-ATPase
  • First single optical isomer of proton pump inhibitor
  • Better acid control than racemic proton pump inhibitors
  • Absorption after oral administration
  • Peak plasma levels occur at approximately 1.5 hours
  • Metabolism in the liver
  • Excretion in the urine and faeces
  • Combination therapy with antimicrobials

Dosage

  • Oral dosage form
  • IV Injection or IV infusion
  • Specific dosages for different symptoms and conditions
  • Dosage adjustment for pediatric and adult patients
  • Duration of treatment for different indications

Administration

  • Tablet or capsule administration
  • Oral suspension administration
  • IV Injection preparation
  • IV Injection administration guidelines

Interaction

  • Metabolism by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
  • Lack of inhibition on certain CYP enzymes
  • Potential interference with CYP2C19
  • Inhibition of gastric acid secretion affecting drug absorption
  • Co-administration effects

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

Side Effects

  • Frequently occurring adverse events
  • Common side effects
  • No difference in types of related adverse events during maintenance treatment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Animal studies revealing no teratogenic effects
  • Excretion of esomeprazole in milk not studied
  • Discontinuation of breastfeeding if essential use is considered

Precautions & Warnings

  • Symptomatic response to therapy does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
  • Instructions for patients
  • Antacid usage

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
  • No overall differences in safety and efficacy in elderly individuals
  • No dosage adjustment recommended for patients with mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • Normal pharmacokinetics expected in patients with renal impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Lethal dose in rats
  • Major signs of acute toxicity
  • No specific antidote known
  • Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature and moisture requirements
  • Protection from light
  • Safety precautions for children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula
  • Chemical structure representation

Common Questions about Curacid 20 mg Capsule

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  • Common side effects
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