Othera 40 mg (MUPS Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Esomeprazole mups preparation
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Othera 20 mg tablet Othera 40 mg injection

Title

  • Esomeprazole MUPS Tablets

Category

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals

Indications

  • Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Risk reduction in NSAID associated gastric ulcer
  • H. pylori eradication (Triple therapy)
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and idiopathic hypersecretion

Composition

  • Esomeprazole MUPS 20 Tablet
  • Esomeprazole MUPS 40 Tablet

Description

  • Multiple-Unit Pellet System (MUPS)
  • Greater bioavailability
  • Uniform emptying of micro pellets from stomach into the small intestine
  • Combination of fast acting and sustained action
  • Once daily dosing
  • Rapid and uniform gastric emptying
  • Uniform drug release
  • Better than capsules in reducing esophageal residence time

Mode of Action

  • Inhibition of gastric acid by blocking the proton pump

Dosage

  • Erosive esophagitis
  • Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis
  • H. pylori eradication
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and idiopathic hypersecretion

Administration

  • Swallow whole with liquid
  • Can be dispersed in non-carbonated water
  • Not to be chewed or crushed

Interaction

  • Metabolized in the liver by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4
  • Inhibition of CYP2C19
  • No clinically significant interactions with certain drugs
  • Interference with gastric pH-dependent drug absorption

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the formulation

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised
  • Unknown presence in human breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Careful use in severe liver dysfunction
  • Slight increase in risk of bone fractures

Storage Conditions

  • Below 25°C
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C17H19N3O3S

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Othera 40 mg MUPS Table?: Reduces stomach acid, used for GERD, ulcers, and other conditions
  • What is MUPS Tablet?: Abbreviation for Multiple-Unit Pellet System
  • What is Othera 40 mg MUPS Tablet used for?: Relieves heartburn, aids in healing erosive esophagitis, prevents its recurrence
  • What are the side effects of Othera 40 mg MUPS Tablet?: Headaches, diarrhea, nausea, gas, stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth
  • Can I take Othera 40 mg MUPS Tablet if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?: Caution advised, discuss with doctor
  • How long does it take for Othera 40 mg MUPS Tablet to work?: Starts working within a few hours

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