Esome-D 40mg (Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication should be swallowed with liquid 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 of esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - After symptom relief: 20 mg once daily as needed.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 years and older: - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or any of its components, or who have had hypersensitivity reactions to benzimidazole derivatives, should not take it. Additionally, it should not be used if there is an allergy to specific antibiotics that are used together during Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy. Furthermore, patients with a history of certain heart diseases or nursing mothers should also refrain from taking this medication. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, so careful monitoring for any abnormal symptoms in the body during use is necessary. Adverse effects such as blood-related problems, allergic reactions, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal disorders, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes have been reported. In particular, if muscle pain or weakness occurs, it may indicate a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis, and immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is required. Regular testing is necessary for long-term use of this medication, and if symptoms indicate malignant tumors, it must only be administered after consulting a specialist. Additionally, this medication may suppress gastric acid secretion, which can affect the normal flora balance in the stomach, increasing the risk of infection. If diarrhea persists, it should be reported to the healthcare professional. This medication has a high potential for drug interactions, so if other medications are being taken, the physician or pharmacist must be informed. For instance, caution is needed when taking it with blood thinners, antiviral medications, or antibiotics. Pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before taking this medication, as special precautions are necessary. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote available, so immediate medical attention should be sought, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, shock, severe hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), muscle weakness, interstitial nephritis, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, abnormal sensation, drowsiness, taste disturbance, blurred vision, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, stomatitis, gastrointestinal candidiasis, elevated liver enzymes, hepatitis, dermatitis, itching, rash, hair loss, photosensitivity, fractures, arthralgia, myalgia, interstitial nephritis, gynecomastia, weakness, increased sweating, clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, chest pain, facial swelling, facial eruptions.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/ALU-ALU*2)