EMIPEP

Esomeprazole Injection is prescribed for the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) heartburn in adults and children aged above 1 year. The medicine belongs to the category of drugs called Proton pump inhibitors. The medicine is highly beneficial in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach or upper part of the gut (intestine) caused by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) medicines and helps in the prevention of rebleeding following therapeutic endoscopic procedures done for acute bleeding stomach (gastric) or intestinal (duodenal) ulcers. Esomeprazole Injection is available at Alpha Drugs under the brand name EMIPEP-40. The medicine is manufactured using the best quality raw materials while adhering to all the regulatory norms and international standards. 

Take the Esomeprazole Injection as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your healthcare professionals. Do not self-administer the injection. Take the injection under the guidance of a medical professional. Some users may observe a few side effects such as headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you ever had a skin reaction after taking medicine to treat acidity or had a history of allergic reaction to Esomeprazole or to any other proton pump inhibitor medicines. 

Medicinal Uses of Esomeprazole Injection 

Esomeprazole injection is primarily used to reduce the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production. Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of enzymes in the stomach cell. Hence it reduces gastric acidity by blocking the final step in acid production and helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. The range of medicinal uses of Esomeprazole Injection is mentioned as follows: 

• Treat Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Treat Stomach ulcers caused by NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
• Prevent rebleeding following therapeutic endoscopic procedures done for acute bleeding stomach (gastric) or intestinal (duodenal) ulcers

Directions for Use 

Carefully read the description label given along with the Esomeprazole  Injection. Do not self-administer the injection. Take the Esomeprazole Injection subcutaneously or intramuscularly under the guidance of a medical professional.  

Side Effects of Esomeprazole Injection

Esomeprazole Injection has mostly mild to moderate side effects that get resolved over time. The side effects may vary in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the therapy. Inform your doctor if your side effects persist or get severe with time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Esomeprazole Injection are mentioned as follows: 

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Injection site reactions such as redness, irritation
• Benign polyps in the stomach (masses of cells that form on the lining inside your stomach)
• Swelling of the feet and ankles
• Troubled sleep
• Dizziness
• Tingling sensations (pins and needles)

Safety Precautions and Warnings 

1. Avoid consuming alcohol with Esomeprazole Injection as it may cause adverse side effects. 

2. Do not take Esomeprazole Injection without a doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. 

3. Store the Esomeprazole Injection in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Stop taking Esomeprazole injection if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or breathing difficulties while taking it. 

5. Keep the Esomeprazole injection out of reach of children and pets. Properly dispose of expired and discarded medicines. 

6. Complete the prescribed dosage of the Esomeprazole injection even if you start feeling better.