Coprazole 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquids such as water and should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence: 20 mg once daily - Symptomatic treatment: 20 mg once daily, may be added based on symptoms after 4 weeks - If necessary, 20 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease · Erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks · Symptomatic treatment: 20 mg once daily, for 4 weeks

This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to certain components or benzimidazoles, or those who have previously experienced such reactions. Patients with hypersensitivity to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics used alongside this medication for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori should also refrain from using it. It is contraindicated for patients taking specific heart-related medications or antivirals, nursing women, and patients with a history of myocardial infarction. Various adverse reactions may occur during the use of this medication, including headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, hypomagnesemia, and liver function abnormalities. Special attention and regular monitoring are needed for long-term use, as hypomagnesemia and fracture risk may increase. This medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, which may increase bacterial counts in the gastrointestinal tract, raising the risk of infections such as diarrhea. Also, this medication may interact with multiple other drugs, so patients taking other medications must consult with their doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or nursing should use caution when taking this medication, and it is generally advisable not to use it while breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms, while it should be stored out of reach of children. It is recommended to keep this medication in its original packaging and not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe allergic reactions, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, encephalopathy, liver abnormalities, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, DRESS syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions, severe edema, drug reactions with systemic symptoms, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, agitation, mental confusion, depression, aggression, hallucinations, taste disturbances, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, increased liver enzymes, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, etc.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)