What is the generic name for esomeprazole (oral)?
Generic name: esomeprazole (oral) (ee so MEP ra zol) Brand name: Esomeprazole Strontium, NexIUM Dosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (20 mg; 40 mg; 49.3 mg); oral delayed release tablet (20 mg); oral powder for reconstitution, delayed release (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 5 mg) Drug class: Proton pump inhibitors
What is the difference between 20mg and 40mg esomeprazole?
20mg: Each tablet contains 20 mg esomeprazole (as esomeprazole magnesium amorphous). 40mg: Each tablet contains 40 mg esomeprazole (as esomeprazole magnesium amorphous).
How much esomeprazole should I take?
This will depend on your condition, how old you are and how well your liver works. The usual doses are given below. If your doctor has found that your food pipe (gullet) has been slightly damaged, the recommended dose is one Esomeprazole 40 mg tablet once a day for 4 weeks.
What is esomeprazole used for?
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Esomeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
How does esomeprazole work?
Esomeprazole works by reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here.
Can esomeprazole cause watery bowel movements?
If you experience watery, foul-smelling bowel movements after starting to take esomeprazole, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Fluid and electrolyte balance: Esomeprazole may cause the levels of electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium in the blood to change while taking this medication.
Is esomeprazole a proton pump inhibitor?
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Esomeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.