Zosecta 20mg Injection- 10ml
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Manufactured By Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Pantoprazole (20mg)
Package Size ( 10ml Injection in a vial )
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Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.
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A: Zosecta is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Zosecta an antacid?
A: No, Zosecta is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.
Q: Is Zosecta safe?
A: Zosecta is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Zosecta a painkiller?
A: No, Zosecta is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Zosecta a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Zosecta is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Zosecta forever?
A: Zosecta should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Zosecta and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Zosecta and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Zosecta and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with ranitidine?
A: Both Zosecta and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Zosecta if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Zosecta. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Zosecta Zosecta and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Zosecta while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Zosecta along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Zosecta. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with other medications?
A: Zosecta can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Zosecta and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Zosecta with other medications.
Q: Can I take Zosecta with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Zosecta and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Zosecta cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Zosecta. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Zosecta, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Zosecta cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Zosecta in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Zosecta.
Q: Does Zosecta cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Zosecta. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Zosecta use.
Q: Does Zosecta cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Zosecta. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Zosecta.
Q: Does Zosecta cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Zosecta use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Zosecta cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Zosecta use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Zosecta cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Zosecta. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Zosecta expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Zosecta has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Zosecta contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Zosecta does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.
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