Espra
Generic Name
Esomeprazole
Packs Price
- Cap 20 mg: Pack Size 14's: Rs.283
- Cap 40 mg: Pack Size 14's: Rs.499
- Inj 40 mg: Pack Size 1's: Rs.400
Company
CCL
Therapeutic Group
Peptic Ulcer & Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
Indication Dosage
Nsaid-Associated Gastric Ulcer:
- Adult By Iv Inj, Or By Infusion: 20 Mg Once Daily For 4-8 Weeks.
- Adult: 20 Mg Daily Continue Until Oral Administration Possible, Injection To Be Given Over At Least 3 Minutes.
Prophylaxis Of Nsaid-Associated Gastric Or Duodenal Ulcer:
- Adult By Iv Inj, Or By Infusion: 20 Mg Daily Continue Until Oral Administration Possible, Injection To Be Given Over At Least 3 Minutes.
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (in The Presence Of Erosive Reflux Oesophagitis):
- Child 1-11 Years (body weight 10 Kg And Above): 10 Mg Once daily for 8 Weeks.
- Child Above 12yrs And Adults: Initially 40 Mg Once Daily For 4 Weeks, Continued For Further 4 Weeks If Symptoms Persist; Maintenance 20 Mg Daily.
- Adult By Iv Inj, Or By Infusion: 40 Mg Daily Continue Until Oral Administration Possible, Injection Over At Least 3 Minutes.
Symptomatic Treatment Of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease Gord (in The Absence Of Oesophagitis):
- Child 1-11 Years (body weight 10 Kg And Above): 10 Mg Once Daily For Up To 8 Weeks
- Children Above 12yrs And Adults: 20 Mg Once Daily For Up To 4 Weeks, Continue For a Further 4 Wks If Required.
- Adult By Iv Inj, Or By Infusion: 20 Mg Once Daily Continue Until Oral Administration Is Possible, Injection To Be Given Over At Least 3 Minutes.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:
- Adult: 40 Mg Twice Daily, Adjusted According To Response; Usual Dose 80-160 Mg Daily.
Severe Peptic Ulcer Bleeding (following Endoscopic Treatment):
- Adult By Infusion: 80 Mg, To Be Given Over 30 Minutes, Then (by Continuous Intravenous Infusion) 8 Mg/hour For 72 Hours, Then (by Mouth) 40 Mg Once Daily For 4 Wks.
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Combination With Clarithromycin And Amoxicillin Or Metronidazole:
- Adult: 20 Mg Twice Daily
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Cap 20 mg/40 mg: Esomeprazole (as Magnesium Trihydrate) 20 Mg/40 Mg.
- Tab 20 Mg/40 Mg: Esomeprazole (as Magnesium Trihydrate) 20 Mg/40 Mg.
- Susp 10 Mg: Per Sachet: Esomeprazole (as Magnesium Trihydrate) 10 mg.
Pregnancy
Use Only If Clearly Needed
Stability
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Contra Indications
Precautions
Lactation
Side Effects
- Headache
- Gi Upset
- Skin Reaction
- Dry Mouth
- Rarely Angioedema
- Anaphylaxis.