Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3787

USA Brand Name

Nexium

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Esomeprazole

Manufacturer

Taj Pharma India Ltd

## Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole)

## What Is The Generic Name For Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet:

Esomeprazole is the generic version for Esotaj 20 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

Nexium

## About Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole)

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Esomeprazole, is used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) & Peptic ulcer disease . Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disease which is a severe form of acid reflux. When you have regular episodes of acid reflux (more than twice a week) it may possibly be a sign of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. The acid’s backflow irritates the food pipe lining & may cause inflammation. You may experience frequent regurgitation & heartburn, usually after eating. You may experience feeling of a lump in your throat & have difficulty swallowing. Peptic ulcer disease(PUD) is a disease in which there is rupture in the inner lining of the stomach , 1st part of the small intestine or occasionally in the lower esophagus . An ulcer in the stomach is known asgastric ulcer, whereas that in the first part of the intestines is aduodenal ulcer. The most familiar symptoms of a duodenal ulcer are waking at night with upper abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain which improves with eating. With a gastric ulcer the pain might worsen with eating. Other symptoms may include belching , weight loss, vomiting, or poor appetite . Complications may also include bleeding, perforation & blockage of the stomach . This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores & must be taken strictly by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Taj Pharma India Ltd . is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Esotaj 20 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Esomeprazole (20 mg). It is obtainable in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Erosive Esophagitis

Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease

Helicobacter pylori Infection

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Other forms of Ulcers

## How Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole) Works:

Esotaj Tablet has an active ingredient; Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by plummeting the amount of acid in the stomach that helps in relief of acid related indigestion & heartburn. Esomeprazole exhibits the stomach acid-suppressing effects by means of preventing the final step in gastric acid formation by covalently binding to sulfhydryl groups of cysteines found on the ATPase enzyme at the secretory surface of gastric parietal cell. This consequence leads to inhibition of both basal & stimulated gastric acid secretion, irrespective of the stimulus. Since the binding of Esomeprazole to the ATPase enzyme is irreversible & new enzyme desires to be expressed in order to begin again acid secretion, Esomeprazole’s period of antisecretory effect which persists longer than 24 hours.

## Before You Use Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Esomeprazole

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must be learned about your medicinal history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

You should not take Esotaj 20 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have diarrhea

Have Immune system disorder

Have Bone fracture

Have Vitamin B12 deficiency

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Esomeprazole, which is used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) & Peptic ulcer disease . This medicine is available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be best judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Esotaj 20 mg Tablet at a fixed time without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Esotaj 20 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole) to Be Used:

As Esotaj 20 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Esotaj 20 mg Tablet. You must not take the Tablet on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

Take Esotaj 20 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the Tablet as a whole. You are suggested not to chew, crush or break the Tablet. Esotaj 20 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

You are always advised to take Esotaj 20 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You must strictly follow all the directions given by your doctor. You must not take the Tablet in larger or smaller quantity or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your medical doctor instantly in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency treatment will be initiated immediately by your medical doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the Tablet should be administered as soon as possible. You must strictly skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next planned dosage. It is advised not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Esotaj 20 Mg Tablet (Esomeprazole):

Headache

Nausea

Flatulence

Stomach pain

Skin rash

Swelling and redness at the injection site

Difficulty in breathing

Edema

Irregular heartbeat

Severe diarrhea

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Fever

Decreased appetite

Constipation

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Esotaj 20 mg Tablet. These interactions may generate some needless or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always have a conversation with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Alprazolam

Clonazepam

Lorazepam

Clobazam

Diazepam

Magnesium Hydroxide

Phenytoin

Methotrexate

Clopidogrel

Roxithromycin

Ketoconazole

Warfarin

Nelfinavir

Digoxin

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Kidney Disease

Liver disease

Osteoporosis

Hypomagnesemia

Infections

You must report the use of Esotaj 20 mg Tablet to the doctor before undergoing for the neuroendocrine/carcinoid tumor test as this medicine may give a false positive result for this diagnostic test.

## Warning And Precaution:

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Kidney/ Liver disease

You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery at the same time as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You must drink sufficient amount of water with this medicine

You must take adequate dietary intake of calcium & magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor as long-term use can cause weak bones & deficiency of minerals such as magnesium

You must regularly get your blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and kidney function, and electrolyte levels during treatment with this medicine

Always consult with your medical doctor straight away to get best possible treatment if you are observing any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Esotaj 20 mg Tablet out of reach and sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used with caution for treatment of children

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information in particular written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always consult your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Esotaj 20 mg Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Do not take this prescription for longer period than suggested by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Esotaj 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not damaged while purchasing or storing.