Currently, many people suffer from various problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Digestive system diseases require a responsible approach to treatment. One of the drugs prescribed by gastroenterologists is Emanera. It belongs to proton pump inhibitors and reduces the production of hydrochloric acid. Based on the same active substance, an analogue can be selected. "Emanera" has many substitutes for the pharmacological group. In addition to specific drug therapy, the patient must follow a diet and engage in complex cleansing of the body.
Description of the drug "Emanera"
Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract are found in people of various ages and sexes. According to statistics, they occupy one of the leading places among other ailments. To restore the normal functioning of the digestive system, it is important to correctly diagnose and select a treatment. Only a gastroenterologist can do this. The anti-ulcer drug is Emanera. Reviews of patients indicate that the drug, produced in the form of capsules, really helps to cope with peptic ulcer disease, relieves the symptoms of erosive reflux esophagitis.
The active substance of the proton pump inhibitor is esomeprazole. The substance is not stable in an acidic environment and therefore is taken in the form of granules in an enteric coating (capsule). Suction occurs almost instantly. The maximum amount of the component is observed in serum after two hours. The substance accumulates in the ducts of the secretory tubules, then is activated in an acidic environment and begins to inhibit the operation of the proton pump.
The drug can control the production of hydrochloric acid within 24 hours after taking the pill. A more pronounced therapeutic effect may have an analogue. "Emanera" can be prescribed in combination with other medicines.
Indications for appointment
"Emanera" is intended for the treatment of various pathological conditions of the digestive tract. A proton pump inhibitor is prescribed in the following cases:
- if necessary, therapy for reflux esophagitis of erosive etiology;
- with duodenal ulcer;
- prevention of ulcerative pathology in patients at risk;
- with peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- during maintenance therapy after treatment of reflux esophagitis;
- treatment of ulcers provoked by prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- prevention of relapse of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
It should be borne in mind that the medicine should be prescribed by a specialist after conducting an examination and determining the exact cause of the disease. The drug is used to treat children over 12 years old.
How to use?
"Emanera" (tablets for the normalization of acidity) is taken according to an individual scheme, depending on the diagnosis. With gastroesophageal reflux disease, the duration of treatment is 4 weeks. The patient should take 40 mg of esomeprazole daily. One capsule may contain 20 or 40 mg of the active substance.
For the treatment of peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori, the drug "Emanera" is combined with antibacterial drugs. In this case, the dosage should not exceed 20 mg per day. The duration of treatment is 7 days.
To reduce the production of hydrochloric acid in gastric ulcers caused by prolonged treatment of NSAIDs, capsules should be taken for one month. Dosage - 40 mg once a day.
According to the instructions, food does not affect the absorption process of the drug "Emanera." Before or after eating, you are going to drink a capsule - it does not matter. The main thing is to drink the medicine with plenty of water. At the same time, it is forbidden to chew it or keep it in the oral cavity.
Contraindications
A small number of contraindications and rare side effects - these are the significant advantages of the drug "Emanera". Doctors' reviews suggest that the drug is not prescribed for intolerance to esomeprazole and fructose, severe renal failure, impaired glucose absorption. The proton pump inhibitor is contraindicated for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.
We select an analog
"Emanera" is an effective drug, but if necessary it can be replaced by another drug with a similar therapeutic effect. A similar active substance - esomeprazole - contains the following medicines:
- Nexium (powder and tablets).
- “Pemozar.
- The Ezox.
- "Zertsim."
- “Esomeprazole” (lyophilisate, capsules).
- Esonex (tablets).
- The Ezoxium.
The drug "Nexium"
Another medicine whose action is aimed at inhibiting the production of hydrochloric acid is Nexium. This is a rather expensive counterpart. Emanera is a generic of the original Nexium product, which is displayed at its cost. Available in the form of a solution for injection, tablets and pallets (granules) for oral use. Granules can be used to treat children older than one year (body weight of at least 10 kg).
Lyophilisate is indicated for adult use only. According to patient reviews, the drug is considered one of the most effective. Which medicine is suitable for the patient - "Emanera" or "Nexium" - should be decided by the attending physician.