Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pronex 40 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pronex 40 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pronex 40 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pronex 40 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pronex 40 Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pronex 40 Capsule is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
CAUTION
Pronex 40 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pronex 40 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Pronex 40 Capsule 40mg Capsule
Introduction
Pronex 40 Capsule is a medicine which reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and problems in your food pipe. It is also used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
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Uses of Pronex 40 Capsule
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease
Side effects of Pronex 40 Capsule
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Flatulence
Diarrhea
How to use Pronex 40 Capsule
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. Pronex 40 Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Pronex 40 Capsule works
Pronex 40 Capsule 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.
What if you forget to take Pronex 40 Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Pronex 40 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
Long-term use of Pronex 40 Capsule can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calc ... Show more
Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Heartburn, Acid Related Dyspepsia, Peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Helicobacter pylori infec ... Show more
Administration
Delayed-release cap: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before meals.
Tab: May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
GERD Without Erosive Esophagitis
20 mg PO qDay for 4 weeks; consider an additional 4 weeks of treatment if symptoms do not resolve completely in the ... Show more
Child Dose
GERD Without Erosive Esophagitis
Oral
<1 year: Safety and efficacy not established
1-12 years: 10-20 mg PO qDay for up to 8 weeks
>12 years: 20-40 ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Esomeprazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation or to substituted Benzimidazoles.
Mode of Action
Esomeprazole is a PPI that suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting H+/K+ ATPase in the gastric parietal cell. It is the S-isomer of omeprazole ... Show more
Precaution
Paediatric; pregnancy, lactation. Malignancy and hepatic impairment. Increased risk of developing certain infections such as community-acquired pneumo ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Headache (2-11%)
1-10%
Flatulence (10%),Indigestion (6%),Nausea (6%),Abdominal pain (1-6%),Diarrhea (2-4%),Xerostomia (3-4%),Dizziness (2-3% ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women; esomeprazole is the S-isomer of omeprazole; available epidemiologic da ... Show more
Interaction
Increased risk of digoxin-induced cardiotoxic effects. Increased risk of hypomagnesaemia w/ diuretics. May increase INR and prothrombin time w/ warfar ... Show more
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