WHAT IS ESOMEPRAZOLE?
Esomeprazole reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes.It’s used for heartburn, acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – GORD is when you keep getting acid reflux. It’s also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.Sometimes, esomeprazole is taken for a rare illness caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Esomeprazole also comes mixed with naproxen, a medicine that reduces inflammation and pain in joints and muscles.Esomeprazole comes as capsules, tablets, granules and as a liquid.All types of esomeprazole are available on prescription. You can also buy the lowest-strength 20mg tablets and capsules from pharmacies.
USES
Esomeprazole is used to treat the symptoms of GERD and other disorders involving too much stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole is also used to help erosive esophagitis recover (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Esomeprazole is also used to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection or the usage of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) (NSAIDs). Esomeprazole is not used to treat heartburn symptoms right away.
BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICINE
Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. If you experience chest pain that has moved to your jaw or shoulder and you are frightened or light-headed, get emergency medical attention.
You should not use this medicine if:
- You have previously experienced breathing issues, renal problems, or a severe allergic response after taking esomeprazole; or you are allergic to esomeprazole or related drugs such as lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, Dexilant, Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix, and others.
OVERDOSE
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.
HOW TO STORAGE
Keep it at room temperature and away from moisture. Keep out of the bathroom. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
ESOMEPRAZOLE SIDE EFFECTS
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common side effects may include:
- headache;
- diarrhea;
- nausea, stomach pain, gas, constipation; or
- dry mouth.
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