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Esomeprazole
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Pronounced: (ess-oh-MEP-ra-zole)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Proton pump inhibitor |
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Drug InformationIt is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and other conditions in which your stomach makes too much acid. Esomeprazole also is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers.
Mechanism:
This medicine works by decreasing the amount acid made by your stomach.
More Info:
Nutrient depletions with this medication include Vitamin B-12, so ask your doctor about possible supplementation. Some foods and beverages can make your symptoms worse. Your doctor can tell you which foods you should avoid or eat only in small quantities.
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Side EffectsSide effects from esomeprazole can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache, diarrhea, upset stomach, gas, stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth, change in taste
Precautions:
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to esomeprazole, omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or any other drugs.
Preganant:
There have not been well-controlled studies using esomeprazole during pregnancy. Use only if clearly needed and if the benefit outweighs any potential risk. For nursing mothers, it is likely that esomeprazole is excreted in breast milk, so caution should be used in deciding whether to discontinue the drug or the breast-feeding.
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Dosage InformationEsomeprazole is available in a delayed-release capsule and should be swallowed whole, not crushed, or chewed. The best time to take this medicine is at least 1 hour before a meal. If you cannot swallow the capsule, add one tablespoon of cool, soft applesauce to an empty bowl, open one esomeprazole capsule, and carefully sprinkle the pellets onto the applesauce. Mix the pellets with the applesauce and swallow the entire tablespoon immediately. Do not chew the pellets in the applesauce and do not save the pellets and applesauce for another dose.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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