Esokem 40 mg Tablet

Esokem 40 mg Tablet 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. Doctors use Esokem 40 mg Tablet to treat acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. It may also be used to help prevent acid damage in people who need ongoing acid suppression.

How it works: Esomeprazole works by blocking the acid pumps in the stomach lining, so the stomach produces less acid. In tablet form, Esokem 40 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the body to help reduce burning, irritation, and acid damage over time.

Esokem 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength version compared with Esokem 20 mg Tablet. A clinician may choose Esokem 40 mg Tablet when a lower dose is not enough, when symptoms are more severe, or when stronger acid suppression is needed for healing.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Treatment of stomach ulcers
• Treatment of duodenal ulcers
• Prevention of acid-related injury in selected patients

• Swallow Esokem 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day for the best effect.
• It is usually taken before meals, often before breakfast, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not stop the tablet early just because symptoms improve; acid damage may take time to heal.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Esokem 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition, it may be taken once daily, and in some situations a doctor may prescribe it twice daily; the maximum daily amount depends on the diagnosis and your prescriber’s instructions, so do not take more than directed. This is a higher-strength tablet, so the dose should be chosen by a clinician based on your symptoms, medical history, and response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• stomach pain
• constipation
• gas
• dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, since stronger acid suppression may require closer monitoring.
• Use caution if you have osteoporosis or are at risk for bone loss, especially with long-term use.
• Low magnesium can occur with prolonged use and may cause muscle cramps, palpitations, or seizures.
• If you take blood thinners or medicines for heart disease, ask about interaction risk before starting Esokem 40 mg Tablet.
• Do not use this tablet for immediate relief of sudden chest pain or a heart attack-like symptom.
• Tell your clinician if you have an H. pylori infection, liver problems, or unexplained weight loss before using this strength.
• Alcohol may worsen reflux symptoms even while you are taking Esokem 40 mg Tablet.

• clopidogrel
• warfarin
• digoxin
• methotrexate
• certain antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole or itraconazole

Store Esokem 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.