Espra 20 mg Tablet

Espra 20 mg Tablet contains esomeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to lower stomach acid and help treat acid-related conditions such as GERD, heartburn, erosive esophagitis, and ulcers. Espra 20 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength gastro health medicine made by Zydus Cadila, India, and it is packaged in a strip/box of 10 tablets. It is meant for people whose symptoms or diagnosis call for a 20 mg esomeprazole tablet rather than a different strength.

How it works: Esomeprazole in Espra 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid pump in the stomach lining, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. Because it is a tablet, it is taken by mouth and works systemically after absorption to help calm acid-related irritation and allow the esophagus or stomach to heal.

Espra 20 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength in the Espra line, compared with Espra 40 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Espra 20 mg when symptoms are milder, for maintenance treatment, or when a smaller esomeprazole dose is preferred for safety or tolerability. It is not a “stronger is better” medicine; the right strength depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s response.

• GERD (acid reflux)
• Frequent heartburn
• Healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment or prevention
• Helicobacter pylori treatment as part of combination therapy
• Prevention of NSAID-related ulcers in selected patients

• Take Espra 20 mg Tablet by mouth with a glass of water, exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• For best effect, take it before a meal, often before breakfast.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if you are on regular dosing.
• If you are also using other medicines, separate them only if your doctor or pharmacist instructs you to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Espra 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases the doctor may prescribe a different schedule, but the exact dose and duration are always decided by the prescriber. The maximum amount in a day depends on the indication and the patient’s medical situation, so do not increase beyond the prescribed amount.

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

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, low magnesium, osteoporosis, or a history of kidney problems.
• Long-term use of Espra 20 mg Tablet may increase the risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency, and bone fractures.
• Use caution if you drink alcohol, because it can worsen reflux symptoms and irritate the stomach.
• Seek medical advice before use if you have chest pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss.
• Let your prescriber know if you take clopidogrel, warfarin, or certain HIV medicines, because esomeprazole can affect how they work.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Espra 20 mg Tablet only if your clinician says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Do not use it to treat immediate chest pain or sudden severe symptoms that could be heart-related.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin
• Atazanavir or nelfinavir
• Methotrexate at high doses
• Iron salts or medicines that need stomach acid for absorption, such as some antifungals or antifungals

Store Espra 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.