Nexprazole Tablets 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Hydrate)

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 reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If esophagitis is not resolved or symptoms persist, continue for an additional 4 weeks - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily - For gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Children's dosage

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

This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies or hypersensitivity to certain ingredients. Additionally, patients who are allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics should be cautious, and it may be dangerous when taken with certain heart medications. Women with a history of heart disease or those who are breastfeeding should also refrain from using this medication. This medication can cause various side effects, with headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and dizziness being frequently reported. Rarely, serious side effects such as blood disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, liver dysfunction, and skin rashes can occur. Regular checks are necessary during long-term use, as the risk of fractures may increase, especially when used for more than one year. There may be a slight increase in the risk of gastrointestinal infections while taking this medication, so patients experiencing persistent diarrhea should consult a doctor. Additionally, it has many drug interactions, so if you are on other medications, you must consult your healthcare provider. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so it should be used with caution, and breastfeeding should be avoided while taking this medication. In cases of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so treatment should be symptomatic, and this medication should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, shock, hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, jaundice, encephalopathy, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Lyell's syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, liver failure, interstitial nephritis, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, serious skin reactions, serious neurological symptoms, liver abnormalities, serious cardiovascular effects

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, myalgia, muscle weakness, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, back pain, chest pain, facial edema, flushing, fatigue, rash

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets / Alu-Alu X 2)