Actipraz 40 mg Tablet

Actipraz 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of esomeprazole in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. Actipraz 40 mg Tablet is used to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and certain ulcer-related problems. This higher-strength tablet is typically chosen when a doctor wants stronger acid suppression than lower-strength esomeprazole products can provide.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid-producing pumps in the stomach lining, which helps reduce stomach acid. In tablet form, Actipraz 40 mg Tablet is swallowed and then works throughout the day to help relieve acid-related irritation and allow damaged tissue to heal.

Actipraz 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength esomeprazole tablet, so it is not the same as a low-dose starter option. A doctor may choose Actipraz 40 mg Tablet when symptoms are more severe, when healing is needed, or when a stronger once-daily dose is appropriate for the person’s condition. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 40 mg tablet represents the available strength in this product line.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Maintenance after healing of acid damage
• Reduction of excess stomach acid
• Part of treatment plans for ulcer-related acid control

• Swallow Actipraz 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your prescriber specifically says it is okay.
• Take it at the same time each day, usually before a meal for best effect.
• Do not take it more often or for longer than prescribed, since this 40 mg strength is a full prescription dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Food can affect absorption, so follow your doctor’s timing instructions closely.
• Use the exact tablet form as dispensed from the strip/box; do not substitute with another esomeprazole product unless your pharmacist or doctor approves.

Each Actipraz 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some situations a doctor may recommend a different schedule; the maximum daily dose should be set by the prescriber and should not be exceeded without medical advice. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the dose is individualized by a doctor rather than self-selected.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Gas
• Dizziness

• Use caution if you have liver disease, since dose adjustment may be needed with this 40 mg strength.
• Long-term use can raise the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures.
• Tell your doctor if you have unexplained weight loss, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools before using Actipraz 40 mg Tablet.
• This medicine may mask symptoms of a more serious stomach condition, so persistent symptoms should be evaluated.
• Alcohol can worsen acid reflux and stomach irritation even if you are taking esomeprazole.
• Let your prescriber know if you take medicines for heart disease, HIV, seizures, or clot prevention, because interactions can matter.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor decides the benefit is greater than the risk.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Atazanavir and nelfinavir
• Methotrexate

Store Actipraz 40 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.