Nexicure 20 mg 20 tablets
Zeta Pharma
Zeta Pharma
Composition
Active ingredient
Esomeprazole - 20 mg.
Pharmacological properties
Mechanism of action
Esomeprazole inhibits the enzyme H⁺/K⁺-ATPase in the parietal cells of the stomach, reducing the secretion of hydrochloric acid.
Indications for use
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Stomach and duodenal ulcers
Prevention of ulcers caused by taking NSAIDs
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
As part of the Helicobacter pylori eradication regimen.
Method of administration and dosage
Usual dose for adults
20 mg once a day, in the morning, 30-60 minutes before meals
The dose is determined depending on the patient's condition.
The most important usual doses are as follows
Gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophageal erosion
20 mg once daily for 4 weeks.
The patient may need to take it for another 4 weeks to ensure that the symptoms have completely disappeared.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease with erosive damage to the esophageal wall:
20-40 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.
Reducing the risk of stomach ulcers caused by taking painkillers:
20-40 mg once daily for 6 months.
Treatment of stomach ulcers caused by taking painkillers
20 mg once daily for 4-8 weeks.
Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison disease
80 mg, divided into two doses every 12 hours.
For frequent heartburn and acid reflux
20 mg once daily for 14 days.