Description

Esomeprazole 40mg Injection- Professionals prescribe this medicine to treat various conditions such as Erosive Esophagitis (swelling of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD (a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your food pipe), Helicobacter Pylori infection (a bacterial infection affecting your stomach and intestine caused by Helicobacter pylori), Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (a condition in which tumors form in the pancreas, Peptic ulcers (sores that are formed in the lining of your stomach and duodenum), etc.

Chemical Class: Proton pump inhibitors, Anti-Ulcer Agents

Mode of Action: Esomeprazole prevents proton pumps from working properly. This reduces the amount of acid the stomach makes.

Habit-forming: No habit-forming tendencies were reported for this medicine.

Medicinal Uses

Professionals prescribe this medicine to treat various conditions such as Erosive Esophagitis (swelling of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD (a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your food pipe), Helicobacter Pylori infection (a bacterial infection affecting your stomach and intestine caused by Helicobacter pylori), Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (a condition in which tumors form in the pancreas, Peptic ulcers (sores that are formed in the lining of your stomach and duodenum), etc.

Side Effects

Major and minor side effects of Esomeprazole 40mg Injection include-

Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Excessive gas in the stomach
Stomach pain
Skin rash
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Irregular heartbeat
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Dizziness

The symptoms associated with this medication typically diminish over time. However, should a patient experience any discomfort or severity in symptoms, immediate medical attention should be sought.

Precautions

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medicine unless prescribed by a professional.
Use this medicine with caution if you had/have gastric cancer, liver disease, low magnesium level (osteoporosis), low vitamin B12, etc.
Alcohol consumption and smoking cigarettes should be strictly avoided as it can worsen your condition.
Drink plenty of fluids, have a nutritious diet, and rest well.

WARNINGS

Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to its active or inactive ingredients, as it may cause severe discomfort.
Patients who had/have atrophic gastritis (inflamed lining of the stomach), and acute interstitial nephritis (inflamed cells of the kidney) should avoid using this medicine as it can serious reactions.
Prolonged or excessive use of this medicine is not advised.
Children aged 5-16 years of age should be this medicine based on medical advice.

Directions for Use

Injectables are supposed to be induced under the supervision of a clinical practitioner. Please go to your nearby pharmacy, clinic, or hospital for your dosages.
Do not self-administer the injectable.
Get plenty of rest after receiving the dose and drink plenty of fluids.
Check the dosage instructions, storage requirements, and warnings mentioned on the label before use.