Esomeprazole Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Esomeprazole Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Esomeprazole Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Esomeprazole Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Esomeprazole Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Esomeprazole Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Esomeprazole Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Esomeprazole Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Esomeprazole Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Esomeprazole Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Esomeprazole Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Esomeprazole Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Esomeprazole Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Esomeprazole Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Esomeprazole can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Esomeprazole, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Esomeprazole Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Esomeprazole may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Esomeprazole Tablet on the Kidneys?
Esomeprazole does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esomeprazole Tablet on the Liver?
Esomeprazole is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Esomeprazole Tablet on the Heart?
Esomeprazole is not harmful for the heart.
Esomeprazole Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Esomeprazole Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esomeprazole Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Esomeprazole Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Esomeprazole Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Esomeprazole Tablet does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Esomeprazole Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esomeprazole Tablet
Taking Esomeprazole Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esomeprazole Tablet
Consuming Esomeprazole Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This is because a long-term use of Esomeprazole can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Esomeprazole can cause diarrhea, which may be the sign of a new infection. If you experience diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please consult your doctor if you feel severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Esomeprazole and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitors and treat similar condition.
Avoid taking Esomeprazole with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also affects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please consult with your doctor before consuming these two drugs at the same time.
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