Gastric antisecretory when oral route is not possible eg, GERD in patient w/ esophagitis &/or severe reflux symptoms; healing of gastric ulcers associated w/ NSAIDs therapy. Short-term maintenance of hemostasis & prevention of rebleeding in patients following endoscopy for acute gastric bleeding or duodenal ulcers.
20-40 mg IV or infusion once daily. Reflux esophagitis 40 mg once daily. Symptomatic treatment for GERD, gastric ulcer associated w/ NSAIDs therapy 20 mg once daily. Maintenance of hemostasis & prevention of rebleeding of gastric & duodenal ulcer 80 mg as bolus infusion over 30 min, followed by continuous IV infusion of 8 mg/hr given for 3 days (72 hr).
A02BC05 - esomeprazole ; Belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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