Esomac 40 MG Tablet

This medication is used in the treatment of conditions caused by excessive production of acid in the stomach. The conditions may include erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Helicobactor pylori infections and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Belonging to the drug group of proton pump inhibitors, this medication blocks the proton pump in your stomach’s cells. When this proton pump gets blocked, there will be less production of acid in your stomach.

It should be kept in mind that this medication is processed by the liver. If you have chronic liver disease, the body will be unable to process it well, causing a build-up of the drug. Also, this medication can pass on to a child through his/her mother by breastfeeding.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Headache

• Nausea

• Stomach Pain

• Irregular Heart Beat

• Severe Diarrhea

• Flatulence

• Abdominal Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 16-18 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication can be used by pregnant women only when necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may cause some harm to the infant. However, if it is absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Esomac 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Sompraz Fast 40 MG Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Neksium 40 MG Tablet

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Espra 40 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Oskar-S 40 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Esofag 40 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication is a proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

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  Report the use of this medication to the doctor before undergoing the neuroendocrine/carcinoid tumor test. This medicine may give a false-positive result for this diagnostic test.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Clopidogrel

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative for reducing the stomach acidity while you are being treated with Clopidogrel.

  Ketoconazole

  This medication should be used with Ketoconazole or other antifungals of the same group with caution. Inform the doctor about the usage of either of these medications so that safer alternatives can be prescribed.

  Methotrexate

  This medication should not be used with Methotrexate. Use of either of the drugs should be reported to the doctor so that safer substitute could be prescribed.

  Warfarin

  Usage of this medication with Warfarin should be strictly monitored by the doctor. Suitable adjustment in dosage and monitoring of Prothrombin time is necessary to ensure safety. Any symptoms like unusual bleeding, swelling, vomiting, or presence of blood in urine should be reported immediately.

  Nelfinavir

  This medication is not recommended for use when the patient is already taking anti-viral medications like Nelfinavir or other drugs used in the management of HIV Infection.

  Digoxin

  This medication should be used with caution if the patient is on Digoxin. Prior usage of any of these drugs should be informed to the doctor. Any symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, disturbances in vision, and abnormalities in heartbeat should be reported immediately.

• Interaction with Disease

  Liver Disease

  Report any incidence of liver disease to the doctor. Suitable adjustment in dosage might be needed based on the extent of the liver impairment

  Osteoporosis

  Suitable adjustment in dosage and duration should be made for patients who are at risk for Osteoporosis related fracture. Established treatment guidelines should be strictly followed in such cases.

  Hypomagnesemia

  Report any incidence of magnesium level imbalance in the body to the doctor. The imbalance could occur due to a disease or due to other medication used by the patient. Regular monitoring is recommended for patients taking this medication in such cases.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.