Esomeprazole Tablets

What is Esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the quantity of acid produced within the stomach. Esomeprazole is used to treat symptoms of oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other problems involving excessive stomach acid like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Esomeprazole is additionally wont to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your oesophagus caused by stomach acid).
Esomeprazole can also tend to stop peptic ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the utilization of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug drugs (NSAIDs).
Detailed information related to Esomeprazole Tablet’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Esomeprazole Tablet Uses
Esomeprazole Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Short term treatment of heartburn and symptomatic oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Treatment of frequent heartburn occurring a minimum of 2 days every week (OTC formulations)
• Alternative to oral therapy for the short-term treatment of GERD with EE in patients unable to use oral route.

Esomeprazole Tablet Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Esomeprazole Tablet improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

• Proton pump inhibitor suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibition of the H+/K+-ATPase within the gastric parietal cell.
• Esomeprazole is that the S-isomer of omeprazole.

Esomeprazole Tablet – Composition and Active Ingredients
Esomeprazole Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Available Combination:Esomeprazole + Domperidone tablet

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Esomeprazole Tablet – Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Esomeprazole Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Bloating
• Chills
• Constipation
• Cough
• Darkened urine
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Drowsiness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Indigestion
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loss of appetite
• Mood or mental changes
• Muscle spasms (twitching)

Esomeprazole Tablet – Precautions & How to Use
Before using this drug, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Take the dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Esomeprazole should be taken a minimum of one hour before a meal.
• Swallow the pill whole and don’t crush, chew, break, or open it.
• If you can’t swallow a capsule whole, open it and sprinkle the drugs into a spoonful of pudding or applesauce. Swallow the mixture directly without chewing.
• Don’t reserve it for later use.