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What is the primary action of esomeprazole in the stomach?
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?
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?
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?
After how many days does esomeprazole start to work?
What is a common side effect of esomeprazole?
What is a common side effect of esomeprazole?
What should you avoid doing if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred vision while taking esomeprazole?
What should you avoid doing if you experience dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred vision while taking esomeprazole?
Who can take esomeprazole?
Who can take esomeprazole?
What can irritate the stomach lining and make symptoms worse?
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?
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?
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 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 is a sign of a serious allergic reaction to esomeprazole?
What may happen if you take esomeprazole for more than 3 months?
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 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?
What is a rare condition that may occur as a side effect of esomeprazole?
Why is esomeprazole not recommended during pregnancy?
Why is esomeprazole not recommended during pregnancy?
What should you do if you experience severe diarrhoea while taking esomeprazole?
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 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 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 is the usual dose of esomeprazole to treat heartburn and acid reflux?
What should you do if you have problems swallowing tablets?
What should you do if you have problems swallowing tablets?
Why may your doctor increase your dose of esomeprazole?
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?
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?
How often should you take esomeprazole to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
What should you do if you take too much esomeprazole?
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?
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?
What is the strength of esomeprazole granules in sachets?
Why may your doctor recommend taking esomeprazole only when you have symptoms?
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 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 a potential adverse drug reaction associated with anticholinergics?
What is an example of a drug-drug interaction?
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 opioids and benzodiazepines?
What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with diuretics?
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 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 potential adverse drug reaction associated with NSAIDs?
What is a drug-disease interaction associated with metoclopramide?
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 α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists?
What is a potential adverse drug reaction associated with amitriptyline?
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 main reason why doctors may suggest omeprazole instead of esomeprazole?
What is the likelihood of esomeprazole causing side effects in breastfed babies?
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?
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 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 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 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?
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?
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 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?
What is a consequence of taking esomeprazole with certain medicines that can affect the way it works?
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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Description
Explore the uses and administration of esomeprazole, a medication that reduces stomach acid production, treating conditions like indigestion, heartburn, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
