Yes-Pra Tablet 40 mg (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 reflux esophagitis: Administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. May continue for an additional 4 weeks if necessary. - Maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence: 20 mg once daily. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: 20 mg once daily, and if symptoms are not controlled after 4 weeks, further medical attention is needed. -

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: For erosive reflux esophagitis treatment, administer 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks and may continue for an additional 4 weeks if necessary. - Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis:

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this medication, its components, or benzimidazole derivatives, patients allergic to penicillin or macrolide antibiotics, patients taking specific cardiac medications, patients with a history of myocardial infarction, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. This medication may cause various side effects. Commonly, headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting may occur, and rarely, blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, liver dysfunction, skin rashes, myalgia, and nephritis have been reported. Particularly, long-term use may increase the risk of hypomagnesemia and fractures, so caution is required. As this medication inhibits gastric acid secretion, it may slightly increase the risk of certain bacterial infections due to lower gastric acidity. Hospitalized patients may have a higher risk of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, so if diarrhea persists, consult a doctor immediately. Regular check-ups and consultations with a doctor are necessary if this medication is taken for a prolonged period. Especially, if taken for more than one year, monitoring for decreased bone density or the development of gastric polyps should be done according to healthcare provider guidance. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform healthcare providers of any medications currently being taken. Caution is especially needed when used together with anticoagulants, antiviral agents, certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants. Data on the safety of this medication during pregnancy is limited, so pregnant women should definitely consult a doctor before taking it. Additionally, it is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so it is important to receive appropriate treatment based on symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Transferring the medication to a different container is not advisable as it may affect quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, shock, severe hypomagnesemia, mental confusion, pancreatitis, jaundice, liver failure, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), interstitial nephritis, very severe headache, seizures, altered consciousness, deep vein thrombosis (ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, torsades de pointes)

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, paresthesia, 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, muscle weakness, asthenia, increased sweating, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, allergic reactions, facial edema, facial flushing, fatigue, fever, and more.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP[((14 tablets/PTP) X 2)]