Somzo 40 MG Injection

Somzo 40 MG Injection 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 (tumours in the pancreas or in the upper part of the small intestine). Apart from that, Somzo 40 MG Injection can also help in preventing stomach ulcer that is caused due to the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).The medication is available as a delayed-release capsule or in the form of a liquid suspension.

Belonging to the drug group of proton pump inhibitors, Somzo 40 MG Injection 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.

The dosage of Somzo 40 MG Injection is decided by your doctor based on your age, the severity of the condition, your medical history and the reaction of your body after taking the first dose. Taking this medication can lead to certain mild side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, flatulence and dry mouth. In case of babies, the side effects may include burping up of food and an increase in the breathing rate. However, you must consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from serious side effects like:

• Severe diarrhea with stomach pain, watery stool and fever
• Inflammation of your stomach lining
• Low magnesium levels, the symptoms of which include dizziness, seizures, tremors, muscle weakness, cramps or abnormal heart rates
• An allergic reaction to the medication
• Inflammation of the kidneys

It should be kept in mind that Somzo 40 MG Injection is processed by the liver. If you have a chronic liver disease, the body will be unable to process it well, causing build-up of the drug. Also, this medicine can pass on to a child through his/her mother by breastfeeding. Hence, both pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult the doctor before taking the medication.

• Erosive Esophagitis

  Somzo 40 MG Injection treats severe ulcers that are caused from chronic acidity.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  Somzo 40 MG Injection treats Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease in which acid from the stomach and bile irritates the food pipe.

• Helicobacter Pylori Infection

  Somzo 40 MG Injection cures Helicobacter Pylori infection and its related symptoms.

• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

  Somzo 40 MG Injection is used to treat Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, a condition in which excessive amount of acid is produced in the stomach due to tumors in the small intestine.

• Other Forms Of Ulcers

  Somzo 40 MG Injection can also be used to treat ulcers in the stomach and small intestines. It can also prevent ulcers caused from stress and pain medications.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not advised for patients who are allergic to it or any other drug of the same group such as Benzimidazoles.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Flatulence

• Stomach Pain

• Skin Rash

• Swelling And Redness At The Injection Site

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Irregular Heart Beat

• Severe Diarrhea

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Fever

• Decreased Appetite

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this injection lasts for a duration of about 16-18 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect of this medication can be observed in 1 hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should not be used by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies are reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not suggested for use by breastfeeding women as it may cause side effects in the infant. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

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

• Esoz 40 MG Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nexpro 40 MG Injection

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Neksium 40 MG Injection

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Sompraz 40 MG Injection

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Junior Lanzol 30 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor in case you suspect symptoms of overdose such as confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, and headache.

Somzo 40 MG Injection 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 not known. Consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis

  Tell the doctor about the use of Somzo 40 MG Injection before undergoing for the neuroendocrine/carcinoid tumor test as the injection 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

  Somzo 40 MG Injection 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

  Somzo 40 MG Injection 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 Somzo 40 MG Injection 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

  Somzo 40 MG Injection 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

  Somzo 40 MG Injection 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

  Patients must inform about any active liver disease to the doctor. Suitable dose adjustment is required based on the extent of the liver impairment

  Osteoporosis

  Certain dose adjustment should be made in patients who are at risk for Osteoporosis related fracture.

  Hypomagnesemia

  Inform the doctor if you have a magnesium level imbalance in the body. Regular monitoring is recommended for patients taking Somzo 40 MG Injection in such cases.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.