Nexpro 40 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Esomeprazole (40mg)
Package Size ( 15 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Nexpro 40 Tablet is used to treat conditions related to excessive stomach acid production, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach and provides relief from symptoms and promotes healing.
Nexpro 40 Tablet can also be used to prevent stomach ulcers caused by certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Take the medicine as per your doctor's prescription. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but it is usually the lowest dose for the shortest time that is needed to treat your condition. It is usually taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning or at least 1 hour prior to meal. Continue taking the medicine even if your symptoms disappear until the doctor say it is okay to stop. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, your doctor may carry out regular tests to check your levels of magnesium which can fall with this medicine.
Common side effects include headache, constipation or diarrhea, stomach pain, and feeling or being sick. These tend to be mild but talk to your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. The risk of side effects may increase the longer you take this medicine. You may be more likely to have a broken bone if you take it for a long time. It is best to avoid foods that seem to make your symptoms worse, such as rich, spicy, and fatty foods. Cutting down on caffeinated drinks, such as tea, coffee, and cola, as well as alcohol may also help.
This medicine is not suitable for some people. Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or have osteoporosis. Alcohol does not interfere with the way Nexpro 40 Tablet works. However, drinking alcohol makes your stomach produce more acid than normal. This medicine can make you feel dizzy, sleepy, or affect your vision. If this happens, do not drive, cycle, or use machinery or tools until you feel better. It is not usually recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
USES OF NEXPRO 40 TABLET
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
- Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
BENEFITS OF NEXPRO 40 TABLET
In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Nexpro 40 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.
Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NEXPRO 40 TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nexpro 40 Tablet
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
HOW TO USE NEXPRO 40 TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nexpro 40 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
HOW NEXPRO 40 TABLET WORKS
Nexpro 40 Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Faq for medicine:
A: No, Nexpro is not available as an over-the-counter product. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by a physician.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate or other antacids?
A: Nexpro can be taken with antacids like aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate. But antacids should be taken two hours before or one hour after taking Nexpro. This is because Nexpro requires a lower pH for its action and antacids can increase the pH of the stomach and hence decrease the action of Nexpro.
Q: Is Nexpro a controlled substance?
A: Nexpro is not a controlled substance. It is available when prescribed by a doctor.
Q: Is Nexpro safe to use?
A: Yes, Nexpro is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor. However, its use is associated with some common side effects like nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Nexpro can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions or harmful effects have been seen when they are used together.
Q: Does Nexpro cause weight loss?
A: Nexpro is not known to lower weight. However, it may cause damage to your stomach lining on a long term use and weight loss could be an indication of the same or it can be due to an underlying condition which requires immediate attention.
Q: Does Nexpro cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has been reported as a rare side effect of Nexpro. Talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive hair fall while you are taking Nexpro.
Q: Why is Nexpro better than omeprazole?
A: Nexpro and Omeprazole both belong to the same class of drugs and are used in disease conditions with excess acid production like heartburn, acidity, stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers. Nexpro is an S-isomer of omeprazole and is seen to provide more effective and rapid acid control than omeprazole, without any increase in side effects and fewer variations in response between different patients.
Q: Does Nexpro cause palpitations (feeling of rapid : Nexpro can lower the magnesium levels in your body and this can cause palpitations. You must get your magnesium levels checked regularly if you have to use this medicine for more than three months.?
Q: Can a patient undergoing dialysis take Nexpro?
A: Nexpro can be taken by a patient undergoing dialysis in a manner as prescribed by the doctor. This is extensively bound to proteins in the body, so, it is not expected to be removed by dialysis.
Q: Is Nexpro better than rabeprazole?
A: Both Nexpro and rabeprazole are similar in efficacy and safety. One study mentions rabeprazole as a better choice for mild-to-moderate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to Nexpro while another study mentions Nexpro provides a more effective and faster acid-inhibitory effect.
Q: Is Nexpro better than ranitidine?
A: Both Nexpro and ranitidine lower acid production in your stomach and treat heartburn and heal stomach and intestine ulcers. There are not many studies which compare Nexpro with ranitidine. However, one study mentions that Nexpro once daily is more effective and well-tolerated compared ranitidine twice daily for healing gastric ulcers.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with domperidone?
A: Nexpro can be taken with domperidone. Nexpro decreases the acid secretion and domperidone increases the gut motility and helps in nausea and vomiting. It is safe to use the two medicines together and these are also available as a fixed-dose combination and help in the treatment of heartburn, stomach and duodenal ulcers and gastritis.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with clopidogrel?
A: Nexpro decreases the activation of clopidogrel and hence reduces its effectivity. Avoid using both drugs together or use an alternate drug. Patients who are taking these medicines together needs to be monitored closely by a doctor.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with levosulpiride?
A: Nexpro can be taken with levosulpiride. Nexpro decreases the acid secretion and levosulpiride increases the intestinal motility. It is safe to use the two medicines together. Nexpro is also available as a fixed-dose combination with levosulpiride. This combination helps in the treatment of heartburn, stomach and duodenal ulcers and gastritis.
Q: Is dexlansoprazole better than Nexpro?
A: Dexlansoprazole and Nexpro belong to the same class of medicines and works the same way. Some studies mention that dexlansoprazole helps in better control of symptoms like heartburn as compared to Nexpro, however, there is no definitive evidence for this and different patients may find that one works better for them than the other.
Q: Is Nexpro an antacid?
A: Nexpro belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach. While antacids only neutralize the stomach acid by coating the stomach.
Q: Does Nexpro cause tinnitus?
A: Tinnitus has been reported as a rare side effect with Nexpro (<1% patients taking this drug). Please consult your doctor if you experience tinnitus while taking Nexpro.
Q: Does Nexpro has an expiry date?
A: Yes, Nexpro does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Nexpro after the expiry date.
Q: Is Nexpro an antibiotic?
A: No, Nexpro is not an antibiotic. It is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with nitrofurantoin?
A: Nexpro can be taken with nitrofurantoin. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with ranitidine?
A: Yes, Nexpro can be taken with ranitidine. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together. As Nexpro do take some days to show its action, so, ranitidine is given to the patients to immediate relief.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with ibuprofen?
A: Nexpro can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with hyoscine?
A: Nexpro can be taken with hyoscine. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Does Nexpro cause tiredness?
A: Tiredness is a rare side effect seen with Nexpro. Talk to your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness as this may be due to some liver abnormalities as Nexpro breaks down in the liver or due to an underlying condition that needs attention.
Q: Can the use of Nexpro cause weight gain?
A: Weight gain has not be reported to occur with Nexpro. However, its use is associated with some common side effects like nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Q: Can the use of Nexpro affect birth control?
A: Nexpro does not seem to affect birth control, as no drug interactions have been reported between Nexpro and oral birth control pills. It is safe to take the two medications together.
Q: Can a patient with underlying cardiac disease take Nexpro?
A: Patients with the underlying cardiac disease can take Nexpro. However, Nexpro can interact with certain drugs (e.g clopidogrel, digoxin) which might be used by these patients. They may need to be monitored for digoxin toxicity. Nexpro decreases the activation of clopidogrel, thus reducing its effects, so the patients taking these medicines together should also be monitored regularly.
Q: Can Nexpro be given in cancer patients?
A: Nexpro is seen to increase the antitumor effect of the medicines with no added side effects. Since cancer patients may also take many medicines for the primary cancer treatment or for other symptoms and infections, there are chances of drug-drug interactions with Nexpro. So, it should be used only as advised by your doctor.
Q: How is Nexpro different from pantoprazole?
A: Nexpro and pantoprazole both belong to the same class of drugs and are seen to be equally effective in the treatment of disease conditions with excess acid production like heartburn, acidity, stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers. However, as per some research studies, pantoprazole provides significantly faster first-time relief from daytime and night-time GERD-related symptoms than Nexpro.
Q: Is Nexpro more effective than lansoprazole?
A: Yes, Nexpro is seen to achieve a better acid control and is more effective in relief of heartburn symptoms and acid reflux symptoms as compared to lansoprazole in many research studies. Also, healing rates were consistently high with Nexpro.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with sodium bicarbonate as a buffer?
A: Sodium bicarbonate buffer can protect against acid degradation of Nexpro in addition to immediate antacid action. Nexpro can be taken with sodium bicarbonate as a buffer only in a manner as prescribed by the doctor.
Q: Can I take Nexpro with naproxen?
A: Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by reducing inflammation and pain in the body. Nexpro and naproxen can be taken together. There are no reported drug interactions or harmful effects of using Nexpro with naproxen.
Q: Is Nexpro a narcotic?
A: Nexpro is not a narcotic. It is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
Q: CAn the use of Nexpro cause constipation?
A: Constipation has been reported as a common side effect of Nexpro. Other common side effects associated with its use are nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Q: What is the difference between Nexpro and famotidine ?
A: Nexpro is a proton pump inhibitor whereas Famotidine is an H2 histamine receptor blocker. Nexpro is more potent at inhibiting gastric acid production compared to famotidine and also its effect lasts for a long time.
Q: Is Nexpro a steroid?
A: Nexpro is not a steroid. It is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
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