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Esomzole 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Esomzole is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Esomzole safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Esomzole. It is best to stop taking Esomzole immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Esomzole safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Esomzole. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Esomzole on the Kidneys?
Esomzole does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Esomzole on the Liver?
Esomzole is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Esomzole on the Heart?
Esomzole is completely safe for the heart.
Esomzole 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 Esomzole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Esomzole habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Esomzole.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Esomzole does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Esomzole is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Esomzole is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Esomzole
You can take Esomzole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Esomzole
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Esomzole as it can have severe side effects.
Esomzole works by blocking the action of an enzyme (H+/K+ATPase) in the cells (parietal) of the stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. Due to blockage of this enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Yes, Esomzole helps to prevent and heal the ulcer. It is the main indication of this drug. However, It is best to consult your doctor to seek the right treatment of ulcer.
Yes, Esomzole can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which relieve from the stomach ulcer and acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medications together.
Esomzole is a brand name of esomeprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It is mainly used for the treatment of NSAIDs associated peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 524-526
