Esogress L Tablet
Uses:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD);
- Peptic Ulcer;
- Diabetic Gastroparesis;
- Functional dyspepsia.
Therapeutic Effects:
- Esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, reduces stomach acid, relieving heartburn symptoms and promoting esophageal healing.
- Levosulpiride, an antipsychotic and prokinetic agent, affects dopamine receptors. Together, they lower acid production, aiding healing and preventing damage in the esophagus.
Interaction with other drugs:
- Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
- Certain medications may interact with Esogress L tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Safety Advices:
- Pregnancy: it is unknown whether the Esogress L tablet combination is safe during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.
- Breastfeeding: it is unknown if Esogress L tablet passes into the breast milk or if they will harm your baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
- Lungs: the safety of Esogress L tablet is unknown in lung patients. Consult your doctor if you have lung problems before taking the tablet.
- Liver: inform your doctor if you have liver disease because Esogress L tablet should be used cautiously with a liver condition.
- Alcohol: it is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Esogress L tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.
- Driving: Esogress L tablet may impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy. Consult your doctor for more advice.
How to consume:
- Take the Esogress L tablet as your physician advises.
- It is best to take one tablet daily on an empty stomach.
- Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
- Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
- Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects:
- Serious: unusual weight loss, problems in swallowing, stomach pain or indigestion, vomiting food or blood, black stools, sudden wheezing, swelling of lips, tongue, throat or body, rash, fainting, yellow skin, dark urine, tiredness.
- Common: headache, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, nausea, polyps in the stomach, absence of menstruation, muscle damage, involuntary movements of the face, mouth, and jaw, weight gain.
FAQ:
Are there any dietary restrictions or considerations while on Esogress L tablet? While no specific dietary restrictions are associated with Esogress L tablet, following a healthy diet and lifestyle modifications is generally recommended to support gastrointestinal health.
Whether Esogress L tablet can be taken for heartburn relief? Yes, Esogress L tablet can relieve heartburn, especially when associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or peptic ulcer.
How does the combination of Esogress L tablet work? The medications target both the overproduction of stomach acid and impaired gastrointestinal motility, addressing multiple aspects of the underlying causes of GERD.
What are the common side effects of Esogress L tablet? Common side effects of Esogress L Tablet may include nausea, vomiting, infection, rash, itching, painful or tender breasts, and back pain.
Whether Esogress L tablet affect kidneys? This drug is generally considered safe for the kidneys. It is metabolized in the liver and mainly excreted through the bile. The kidneys play a minimal role in eliminating this drug from the body.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Esomeprazole+Levosulpiride.
- Therapeutic class: Antiulcer, Antiemetic.
- Pharmacological class: 1. Esomeprazole — Proton pump inhibitors; 2. Levosulpiride — Dopamine antagonist.
- Indications: 1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); 2. Peptic Ulcer; 3. Diabetic Gastroparesis; 4. Functional dyspepsia.