esomeprazole

medtigo

esomeprazole

Brand Name :

Nexium, Nexium 24HR, Esomeprazole DR, Esomeprazole

Synonyms :

esomeprazole

Class :

Drugs for peptic ulcer & Proton pump inhibitors

Action and Spectrum

Dosing & Uses

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency defined:

1%-10%

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Nausea

Dizziness

Headache

Pregnancy consideration: No adverse effects have been reported in animal reproduction studies. It can be recommended for the treatment of GERD in pregnant women. (maternal dose 10 mg/day)

Lactation: Esomeprazole can be excreted in breast milk, use with caution.

Pregnancy category:

Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: There is no evidence of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.

<1%:

Bradycardia

Chest pain

Pruritis

Decreased libido

Diabetes mellitus

Goiter

Abdominal distension

Black Box Warning

Contraindication / Caution

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy consideration: No adverse effects have been reported in animal reproduction studies. It can be recommended for the treatment of GERD in pregnant women. (maternal dose 10 mg/day)

Lactation: Esomeprazole can be excreted in breast milk, use with caution.

Pregnancy category:

Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: There is no evidence of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.

Pharmacology

Adminstartion

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet

Generic Name: Esomeprazole

Pronounced: es-me-pra-zole

Why do we use esomeprazole?

Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It is used to decrease acid secretion in gastric parietal cells and treat esophagitis, acid reflux (GERD), peptic ulcers, and H.pylori infection.

esomeprazole

No data available for drug.

DRUG INTERACTION

esomeprazole

&

esomeprazole +

Contraindicated

Serious Use Alternative

Monitor Closely

Minor

esomeprazole

No data available for drug.

DRUG INTERACTION

esomeprazole

&

esomeprazole +

Contraindicated

Serious Use Alternative

Monitor Closely

Minor

medtigo

esomeprazole

Brand Name :

Synonyms :

Class :

Action and Spectrum

Dosing & Uses

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Black Box Warning

Contraindication / Caution

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pharmacology

Adminstartion

Patient Information Leaflet

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