Esotec 20 mg (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 reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks. - For patients whose esophagitis is untreated or symptoms persist, take for an additional 4 weeks. - Long-term maintenance therapy to prevent recurrence in patients with esophagitis: 20 mg once daily. - Treatment regime for symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis: · 20 mg once daily. If symptoms are not controlled after 4 weeks, further medical attention is needed. · Once symptoms improve, continue with 20 mg once daily to control ongoing symptoms. · In adults, if needed, 20 mg can be taken once daily. For patients with a high risk of ulcer development due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, continuous symptomatic control is not recommended.

Children's dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and older - Treatment of erosive reflux esophagitis: 40 mg once daily for 4 weeks - If esophagitis is untreated or symptoms persist, take for an additional 4 weeks - Gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis:

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to certain ingredients or have a history of hypersensitivity to benzimidazoles. Additionally, it is not safe for patients taking certain antibiotics or antiviral medications, as well as nursing mothers or patients with a history of myocardial infarction. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 4, so patients allergic to this dye should exercise caution. Various side effects such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, allergic reactions, headaches, dizziness, and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur while taking this medication, so it is important to consult a physician immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Long-term use may result in hypomagnesemia due to decreased magnesium levels, necessitating regular blood tests and monitoring. This medication can increase the risk of bacterial growth in the stomach by inhibiting stomach acid secretion, so patients should inform healthcare professionals if diarrhea or signs of infection persist. Additionally, as this medication can interact with other drugs, patients taking anticoagulants, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, or anticonvulsants must inform healthcare professionals. The safety of this medication has not been thoroughly established during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it is essential to consult a physician before use. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment based on symptoms should be administered, and it is important to keep this medication out of reach of children. If this medication needs to be used for a long time, regular check-ups and administering the minimum dose as per the physician's instructions are advisable.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), anaphylaxis/shock, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, cough accompanied by fever

Mild side effects

• Leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• agranulocytosis
• pancytopenia
• fever
• angioedema
• peripheral edema
• hyponatremia
• hypomagnesemia
• insomnia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

Light pink round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/PPT*2)], Export use - 28 tablets/box [(14 tablets/PPT*2)]