Esomeprazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. It is available as capsules, tablets, sachets and injections.
What is Esomeprazole used for?
- Heartburn and acid reflux (GERD)
- Healing and preventing stomach and duodenal ulcers
- Clearing H. pylori infection, together with antibiotics
- Protecting the stomach in people who take NSAID painkillers long term
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Common side effects of Esomeprazole
Not everyone gets side effects. Those reported more often include:
- Headache
- Stomach pain, wind, constipation or diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
See a doctor if you get severe or watery diarrhoea that does not settle, or signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing or a widespread rash.
Precautions before using Esomeprazole
- See a doctor before using it if you have unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, vomit blood or pass black stools.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Long-term use can lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and may increase the risk of bone fractures, so your doctor may review whether you still need it.
- It can interact with some medicines, including clopidogrel and certain HIV medicines.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Esomeprazole
When should esomeprazole be taken?
It is usually taken before a meal, often in the morning. Follow the instructions from your doctor or on the pack.
What is the difference between esomeprazole and omeprazole?
They are closely related. Esomeprazole is one form (isomer) of the omeprazole molecule. Both reduce stomach acid and are used for similar conditions.
Esomeprazole brands and prices in Pakistan
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