Digpod
Digpod Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About Digpod Products
Uses of Digpod Products
Esomeprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
Digpod Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Digpod are Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Vomiting.
How Digpod Products work
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Patient Concerns about Digpod Products
Frequently asked questions about Digpod Products
Frequently asked questions about Esomeprazole
Q. Can I take antacids along with Digpod-IV Injection?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Digpod-IV Injection. Take it 2 hours before or after you receive Digpod-IV Injection.
Q. What dietary changes should I make to get relief from acidity?
Digpod-IV Injection is best taken 1 hour before a meal. You should avoid spicy and fatty foods while taking this medicine. You must refrain from caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, and cola. Alcohol intake should also be avoided as it may worsen your symptoms.
Q. Are painkillers safe to take along with Digpod-IV Injection?
Yes, it is safe to take painkillers along with Digpod-IV Injection. Digpod-IV Injection prevents acidity and stomach ulcers associated with the intake of painkillers. Digpod-IV Injection is taken 1 hour before a meal. On the other hand, painkillers are usually taken with, or after a meal to avoid stomach upset.
Q. What is the best time to take Digpod-IV Injection?
Usually, Digpod-IV Injection is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Digpod-IV Injection twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Q. Can I take antacids along with Digpod-IV Injection?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Digpod-IV Injection. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Digpod-IV Injection.
Q. Can I take Digpod-IV Injection with domperidone?
Yes, Digpod-IV Injection can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone works by increasing the gut motility and Digpod-IV Injection decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
Q. Can I take Digpod-IV Injection for a long term?
Digpod-IV Injection is usually prescribed for short term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES), Digpod-IV Injection may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Long term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Digpod-IV Injection as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.
Q. Can I stop taking Digpod-IV Injection if I feel better?
If you have been taking Digpod-IV Injection for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Digpod-IV Injection.
Q. Can Digpod-IV Injection cause weight gain?
Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking Digpod-IV Injection but the exact cause is unknown. One possible explanation is higher food intake once the reflux symptoms are relieved. Lifestyle modifications such as proper diet and exercise can help to prevent weight gain.
Q. Is Digpod-IV Injection safe to use?
Yes, Digpod-IV Injection is relatively safe to use. Most of the people who take Digpod-IV Injection do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefit.
Q. What are the long term side effects of Digpod-IV Injection?
If Digpod-IV Injection is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.
Q. Can I take Digpod-IV Injection with ranitidine?
Yes, Digpod-IV Injection can be taken with ranitidine. According to research reports, there are no significant interactions seen between Digpod-IV Injection and ranitidine. However, you must take them together only if prescribed by the doctor.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Digpod-IV Injection?
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Digpod-IV Injection. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Digpod-IV Injection, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms