Esomeprazole
Brand: Emozul, Nexium
Application: gastric ulcer; Duodenal ulcer ; Gastroesophageal reflux disease; Helicobacter pylori infection; Zollingerleson Syndrome
Drug Interaction S omeprazole
Tips to consider before taking omeprazole
Possible side effects of S omeprazole
How to store S omeprazole
Drug Interaction S omeprazole
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some drugs that may interact with this drug include clostazol, clopidogrel, methotrexate (especially high-dose therapy), rifampin, and St. John's wort.
Some medications require stomach acid to be properly absorbed by the body. S omeprazole reduces stomach acid, so it affects the performance of some drugs. Some of the drugs that are affected by S omeprazole are: atazanavir, erlotinib, nelfinavir, pazopanib, rilpivirine, azole antagonists, azole antifungals. Ketoconazole (ketoconazole), posaconazole (posaconazole)).
S omeprazole is very similar to omeprazole. Do not use medicines containing omeprazole with S omeprazole.
S omeprazole may interfere with certain laboratory tests and may cause erroneous results. Talk to your lab staff and all doctors about the medicine you have taken before the test.
Tips to consider before taking omeprazole
Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking S omeprazole:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have any of these symptoms: difficulty swallowing, blood loss, weight loss or if you are sick.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Possible side effects of S omeprazole
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
- Diarrhea, constipation, headache, upset stomach (such as feeling sick, stomach pain or bloating)
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of omeprazole.
How to store S omeprazole
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
- Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.