4. Esomeprazole is a proton
pump inhibitor that
suppresses gastric acid
secretion by specific
inhibition of the H+/K+-
ATPase in the gastric
parietal cell. By acting
specifically on the proton
pump, Esomeprazole blocks
the final step in acid
production, thus reducing
gastric acidity.
5. Indications
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis
Risk Reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer, & H. pylori
eradication
Duodenal and Gastric Ulcer
7. Use In Pregnancy
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use
of Esomeprazole in pregnant women.
Therapeutic doses during pregnancy are unlikely to pose a
substantial teratogenic risk.
Esomeprazole should be used during pregnancy only if the
potential benefit to pregnant women justifies the potential risk
to the fetus.
8. USE IN BREST FEEDING
Esomeprazole is excreted in human milk.
Thus, a decision should be taken to
discontinue the drug, taking into account
the importance of the drug to the mother.