Esorzole
Esorzole Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About Esorzole Products
Uses of Esorzole Products
Esomeprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
Esorzole Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Esorzole are Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Vomiting.
How Esorzole 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 Esorzole Products
Frequently asked questions about Esorzole Products
Frequently asked questions about Esomeprazole
Q. Can I take antacids along with Esorzole Injection?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Esorzole Injection. Take it 2 hours before or after you receive Esorzole Injection.
Q. What dietary changes should I make to get relief from acidity?
Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection?
Yes, it is safe to take painkillers along with Esorzole Injection. Esorzole Injection prevents acidity and stomach ulcers associated with the intake of painkillers. Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection?
Usually, Esorzole Injection is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection?
Yes, you can take antacids along with Esorzole Injection. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Esorzole Injection.
Q. Can I take Esorzole Injection with domperidone?
Yes, Esorzole 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 Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection for a long term?
Esorzole 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), Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.
Q. Can I stop taking Esorzole Injection if I feel better?
If you have been taking Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection.
Q. Can Esorzole Injection cause weight gain?
Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection safe to use?
Yes, Esorzole Injection is relatively safe to use. Most of the people who take Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection?
If Esorzole 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 Esorzole Injection with ranitidine?
Yes, Esorzole Injection can be taken with ranitidine. According to research reports, there are no significant interactions seen between Esorzole Injection and ranitidine. However, you must take them together only if prescribed by the doctor.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Esorzole Injection?
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Esorzole Injection. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Esorzole Injection, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms