Esomeprazole: Uses and Administration

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What is the primary action of esomeprazole in the stomach?

Neutralizes the acid produced

Increases the production of acid

Reduces the amount of acid produced (correct)

Enhances digestion

What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

A type of heartburn

A type of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

A condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut (correct)

A type of stomach ulcer

What is the brand name of the medicine that combines esomeprazole with naproxen?

Naproxen

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Esomeprazole

Vimovo (correct)

After how many days does esomeprazole start to work?

2 to 3 days Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of esomeprazole?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid doing if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred vision while taking esomeprazole?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who can take esomeprazole?

Children under a doctor's prescription Signup and view all the answers

What can irritate the stomach lining and make symptoms worse?

Drinking alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have taken more than your prescribed dose of esomeprazole and experience certain symptoms?

Contact 111 for advice Signup and view all the answers

Why should you speak to your doctor before stopping esomeprazole?

Because stopping suddenly could make your stomach produce a lot more acid Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of esomeprazole that happens in more than 1 in 100 people?

Diarrhoea Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of a serious allergic reaction to esomeprazole?

Rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if you take esomeprazole for more than 3 months?

The levels of magnesium in your blood may fall Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you experience a side effect that is not going away?

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare condition that may occur as a side effect of esomeprazole?

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus Signup and view all the answers

Why is esomeprazole not recommended during pregnancy?

Because there is little information about its use during pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you experience severe diarrhoea while taking esomeprazole?

Report it to your doctor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regular health checks if you take esomeprazole for longer than 1 year?

To see if you should carry on taking it Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you're going to have an endoscopy while taking esomeprazole?

Stop taking esomeprazole a few weeks before your procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual dose of esomeprazole to treat heartburn and acid reflux?

20mg a day Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have problems swallowing tablets?

Add the tablets to a glass of water, wait for them to dissolve and then drink it straight away Signup and view all the answers

Why may your doctor increase your dose of esomeprazole?

If it's not working well enough Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you forget to take your esomeprazole dose and it's less than 12 hours until your next dose?

Skip the missed dose and take the next one at the usual time Signup and view all the answers

How often should you take esomeprazole to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

Once a day Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you take too much esomeprazole?

It's unlikely to cause any problems Signup and view all the answers

How long should you take esomeprazole for if you bought it from a pharmacy or supermarket?

For 2 weeks only Signup and view all the answers

What is the strength of esomeprazole granules in sachets?

10mg Signup and view all the answers

Why may your doctor recommend taking esomeprazole only when you have symptoms?

Because it's not suitable for everyone Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of unplanned hospital admissions caused by adverse drug events are preventable among patients over 65 years of age who take five or more medicines?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with anticholinergics?

Confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a drug-drug interaction?

Meropenem and valproate Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with opioids and benzodiazepines?

Falls Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with diuretics?

Dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tool used by pharmacists and other members of clinical teams to determine drug-drug and drug-disease interactions?

Stockley's Interactions Checker Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with NSAIDs?

Heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is a drug-disease interaction associated with metoclopramide?

Parkinson's Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists?

Orthostatic hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with amitriptyline?

Arrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why doctors may suggest omeprazole instead of esomeprazole?

There is more safety information available on omeprazole Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of esomeprazole causing side effects in breastfed babies?

Unlikely Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medicines may affect the way esomeprazole works when taken together?

Cilostazol, a medicine that treats peripheral arterial disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the herbal remedy that should not be taken with esomeprazole?

St John's wort Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a pharmacodynamic change in older persons that can affect the action of medication?

Changes in the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adaptive homeostatic response that can occur in older persons taking certain medications?

Increased sensitivity to anti-hypertensives Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a pathological change in organs that can affect the action of medication?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why should patients inform their doctor if they are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant?

Because the doctor may want to review their treatment Signup and view all the answers

What should patients do if they are taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins, or supplements?

Tell their doctor or pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of taking esomeprazole with certain medicines that can affect the way it works?

Increased risk of side effects Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Esomeprazole

Reduces the amount of acid in the stomach
Used to treat:
- Indigestion, heartburn, and acid reflux
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Stomach ulcers
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut)

Dosage and Strength

Available in 20mg and 40mg tablets, capsules, and granules
Typical dose:
- Heartburn and acid reflux: 20mg a day
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: 20mg to 40mg a day
- Stomach ulcers: 20mg a day
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: 80mg a day (can increase to 160mg a day)

How to Take

Take once a day, in the morning, with or without food
Swallow tablets and capsules whole with a drink of water
If taking granules, mix with water and drink straight away

Common Side Effects

Headache
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Dizziness or sleepiness
Blurred vision

Serious Side Effects

Liver problems (jaundice, dark urine, tiredness)
Joint pain with skin rash (subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus)
Diarrhoea that does not improve
Serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

Long-term Side Effects

Low magnesium levels (tiredness, confusion, dizziness)
Bone fractures
Gut infections
Vitamin B12 deficiency

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Limited information on use during pregnancy
Can be used while breastfeeding, but discuss with doctor or pharmacist first

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Explore the uses and administration of esomeprazole, a medication that reduces stomach acid production, treating conditions like indigestion, heartburn, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

Esomeprazole: Uses and Administration

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary action of esomeprazole in the stomach?

What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

What is the brand name of the medicine that combines esomeprazole with naproxen?

After how many days does esomeprazole start to work?

What is a common side effect of esomeprazole?

What should you avoid doing if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred vision while taking esomeprazole?

Who can take esomeprazole?

What can irritate the stomach lining and make symptoms worse?

What should you do if you have taken more than your prescribed dose of esomeprazole and experience certain symptoms?

Why should you speak to your doctor before stopping esomeprazole?

What is a common side effect of esomeprazole that happens in more than 1 in 100 people?

What is a sign of a serious allergic reaction to esomeprazole?

What may happen if you take esomeprazole for more than 3 months?

What should you do if you experience a side effect that is not going away?

What is a rare condition that may occur as a side effect of esomeprazole?

Why is esomeprazole not recommended during pregnancy?

What should you do if you experience severe diarrhoea while taking esomeprazole?

What is the purpose of regular health checks if you take esomeprazole for longer than 1 year?

What should you do if you're going to have an endoscopy while taking esomeprazole?

What is the usual dose of esomeprazole to treat heartburn and acid reflux?

What should you do if you have problems swallowing tablets?

Why may your doctor increase your dose of esomeprazole?

What should you do if you forget to take your esomeprazole dose and it's less than 12 hours until your next dose?

How often should you take esomeprazole to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

What should you do if you take too much esomeprazole?

How long should you take esomeprazole for if you bought it from a pharmacy or supermarket?

What is the strength of esomeprazole granules in sachets?

Why may your doctor recommend taking esomeprazole only when you have symptoms?

What percentage of unplanned hospital admissions caused by adverse drug events are preventable among patients over 65 years of age who take five or more medicines?

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with anticholinergics?

What is an example of a drug-drug interaction?

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with opioids and benzodiazepines?

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with diuretics?

What is the name of the tool used by pharmacists and other members of clinical teams to determine drug-drug and drug-disease interactions?

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with NSAIDs?

What is a drug-disease interaction associated with metoclopramide?

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists?

What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with amitriptyline?

What is the main reason why doctors may suggest omeprazole instead of esomeprazole?

What is the likelihood of esomeprazole causing side effects in breastfed babies?

Which of the following medicines may affect the way esomeprazole works when taken together?

What is the name of the herbal remedy that should not be taken with esomeprazole?

What is an example of a pharmacodynamic change in older persons that can affect the action of medication?

What is an example of an adaptive homeostatic response that can occur in older persons taking certain medications?

What is an example of a pathological change in organs that can affect the action of medication?

Why should patients inform their doctor if they are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant?

What should patients do if they are taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins, or supplements?

What is a consequence of taking esomeprazole with certain medicines that can affect the way it works?

Study Notes

Esomeprazole

Dosage and Strength

How to Take

Common Side Effects

Serious Side Effects

Long-term Side Effects

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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