Esozyme

Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials have established the efficacy and safety of esomeprazole in the treatment of various acid-related disorders, including GERD, erosive esophagitis, and H. pylori infection.

Lab Monitoring

• Serum Magnesium levels (especially with prolonged use, or with other drugs causing hypomagnesemia)
• Liver function tests (in patients with severe hepatic impairment)
• Vitamin B12 levels (for patients on very long-term therapy)

Doctor Notes

• Prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Monitor patients on long-term therapy for potential adverse effects such as hypomagnesemia, bone fractures, and C. difficile infection.
• Consider testing for H. pylori in patients with recurrent ulcers or chronic dyspepsia.

Patient Guidelines

• Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually 30-60 minutes before a meal.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break it.
• Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
• Report any new or worsening symptoms, especially severe diarrhea, persistent abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss, to your doctor.

Missed Dose Advice

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Driving Precautions

Esozyme 20 mg tablet generally does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you experience side effects like dizziness or visual disturbances, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Lifestyle Advice

• Avoid trigger foods such as fatty, spicy, acidic, and caffeinated items that can worsen acid reflux.
• Eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid lying down immediately after eating.
• Maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking, and reduce alcohol intake to help manage GERD symptoms.