Esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate 20/800 mg Tablets

Adult dose

This medication should be taken at least 1 hour before meals on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole with at least half a cup of water. Do not take it with other beverages except for water. This medication should not be chewed or crushed. 1. Adults - Treatment of erosive esophagitis: Administer 1 time per day, 40/800 mg for 4 weeks. For patients with esophagitis that is not resolved or if symptoms persist,

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who have had an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to this medication or its components, patients taking specific antivirals, nursing mothers, and patients with a history of myocardial infarction should not use this medication. In addition, patients with liver or kidney function issues, elderly patients, those with heart or lung dysfunction, and patients with electrolyte imbalances should use this medication cautiously. This medication contains sodium bicarbonate, so particular caution is necessary for patients requiring sodium intake restrictions or with electrolyte imbalances. Various side effects can occur while taking this medication. Common symptoms include headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Rarely, blood abnormalities, allergic reactions, liver function abnormalities, skin rashes, and muscle pain may occur. If severe skin reactions or muscle damage symptoms appear, consult a physician immediately. Regular testing is required when taking this medication for a long time, and there may be a slightly increased risk of gastrointestinal infections. In addition, long-term use may result in electrolyte abnormalities, such as the risk of fractures and hypomagnesemia, so caution is advised. This medication interacts with many other drugs, which may affect the efficacy or side effects of the medications being taken together. Patients should manage these interactions carefully, especially when combined with anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, certain antivirals, and immunosuppressants, following their physician's directions. Women who are pregnant or nursing should consult a physician before using this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to avoid using this medication. In case of overdose, no specific antidote is available, so treatment should be based on the symptoms, and general management is necessary. It should be stored out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container is not advisable for maintaining its quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction/shock, severe allergic reactions
• Severe hypomagnesemia (possible induction of hypocalcemia, hypokalemia)
• Hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, liver dysfunction (jaundice)
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe skin adverse reactions
• Interstitial nephritis
• Severe edema
• Rhabdomyolysis

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• blurred vision
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• abdominal bloating

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. A storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius is recommended. Storing it properly will help maintain the medication's efficacy for a long time.

Appearance

Pale pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTPX4)]