Nexeprazole 40 mg Tablets (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with a liquid such as water and not chewed or crushed. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - If esophagitis remains untreated or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in esophagitis patients: 20 mg once daily. - Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis.

Children's dosage

Adolescents 12 years and older - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - If not resolved or symptoms persist, an additional 4 weeks of treatment is necessary. - Esophagitis

This medication should not be administered to patients allergic to specific components or benzimidazole derivatives. Caution is also required when combining this medication with patients allergic to penicillin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics. Serious interactions may occur if this medication is taken with certain drugs (e.g., terfenadine, cisapride, pimodine, astemizole, atazanavir, nelfinavir, rilpivirine) and should be avoided. It is safest for nursing women not to take this medication. Patients with a history of myocardial infarction or currently experiencing myocardial infarction should not use this medication. Diverse side effects can occur while taking this medication, and may include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, muscle pain, and rarely, serious allergic reactions or liver dysfunction. Long-term use may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalances such as hypomagnesemia or fractures; therefore, regular monitoring is necessary. This medication can increase the risk of bacterial overgrowth in the gut by suppressing gastric acid secretion; consultation with a healthcare professional is needed if diarrhea persists. There are many drug interactions, especially with medications such as warfarin, methotrexate, clopidogrel, where changes in blood concentration and side effect risks may occur; physician's instructions should be followed. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been established, so it should be used cautiously only when necessary. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and appropriate treatment and observation are needed according to symptoms. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

Headache, insomnia, anxiety, mental confusion, depression, aggression, hallucination, dizziness, altered perception, drowsiness, taste disorder, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, thoracic pain,

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is also suggested to keep it away from direct sunlight and store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

<Domestic> 28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu * 2), <Export> 10T (10 tablets/Alu-Alu), 28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu * 2)