ESOTOP 40
Tablet
Dose Type
Information
ESOTOP 40 is used for the treatment of acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and other problems in your food pipe. It is also used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in your stomach.
Therapeutic Class
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. Take this on empty stomach. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
It works by binding irreversibly to the H+/K+ ATPase in the proton pump. Because the proton pump is the final pathway for secretion of hydrochloric acid by the parietal cells in the stomach, its inhibition dramatically decreases the secretion of hydrochloric acid into the stomach and alters gastric pH.
Uses
Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Long-term use of this medicine can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
- Avoid smoking and intake of late night snacks.
