Ema 20 mg (Capsule (Enteric Coated))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ema 20 mg tablet Ema 40 mg tablet Ema 40 mg injection Ema 40 mg capsule

Title

Ema 20 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

Ema 20 mg Capsule is a proton pump inhibitor used to relieve chronic heartburn and symptoms associated with GERD, healing of erosive esophagitis, and maintenance of healing. It can also aid in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection, treat Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, acid-related dyspepsia, and duodenal & gastric ulcers.

DosageOptions

  • 20 mg
  • 40 mg

AdministrationMethod

  • Oral
  • IV Injection
  • IV Infusion
  • Oral Suspension

AbsorptionTime

Approximately 1.5 hours

PlasmaProteinBinding

97%

Metabolism

  • Cytochrome P450 enzyme system
  • CYP2C19
  • CYP3A4

Excretion

  • Less than 1% excreted in urine
  • 80% excreted as inactive metabolites in urine

CombinationTherapy

  • Clarithromycin
  • Amoxicillin
  • Triple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication

InteractionCYPEnzymes

  • CYP2C19
  • CYP3A4

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

SideEffects

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

PregnancyLactation

No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, should be discontinued during breastfeeding

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Symptomatic response does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy
  • Capsules should be taken at least one hour before meals
  • Use of antacids permitted

SpecialPopulations

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

OverdoseEffects

  • Reduced motor activity
  • Respiratory frequency changes
  • Tremor
  • Ataxia
  • Intermittent clonic convulsions

StorageConditions

  • Temperature not exceeding 30°C
  • Dry place
  • Protected from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

MolecularFormula

C17H19N3O3S

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place, protect from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children

CommonlyAskedQuestions

  • Uses of Ema 20 mg Capsule
  • Side effects of Ema 20 mg Capsule
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding considerations
  • Onset of action for Ema 20 mg Capsule

SpecialInstructions

Ema capsules should be taken at least one hour before meals. For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, the pellets inside the capsule can be emptied onto applesauce and swallowed immediately without chewing

UseInSpecialPopulations

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

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C17H19N3O3S

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