Apentral 40mg Tablet is a medication that lowers the amount of stomach acid your body produces.
It falls into a category of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
It's used to treat stomach and intestinal conditions caused by excess stomach acid, including heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcers, and other related issues.
This medication also prevent the stomach ulcers.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
It doesn't have any reported interaction. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe as it increase stomach acid production. Consult your doctor.
Apentral 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by inhibiting the enzyme in the stomach lining that produces acid. It prevent symptoms like heartburn and prevent ulcers.
Use medicine as you remember to take.
If next dose is near than Skip the missed Dose.
Do not double up for the missed Dose.
If you miss dose frequently than consult your Doctor.
Hyperacidity: The overproduction of stomach acid, which can cause discomfort in the stomach, indigestion, and heartburn. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): The chronic illness known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by the frequent reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus, which can be uncomfortable and irritating.
No, a single dose may not be sufficient. However, with only a few doses of Apentral you may get relief with the symptoms. Apentral is usually needed only for a short term or upto 2 weeks for heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES), Apentral may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Please consult your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Apentral regularly for 2 weeks as prescribed.
Usually, Apentral is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Apentral twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Apentral is best taken 1 hour before a meal. You should avoid spicy and fatty foods while taking this medicine. You must refrain from caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola. Alcohol intake should also be avoided as it may worsen your symptoms.
No, alcohol intake is not advised with Apentral. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of Apentral, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms.
Apentral is usually prescribed for short term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease, ZE syndrome etc, Apentral may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Long term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Apentral as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.
If Apentral is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.
Apentral is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Apentral prevents acidity associated with use of painkillers. It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach and thus relieves your symptoms.
Yes, it is safe to take painkillers along with Apentral. Apentral prevents acidity and stomach ulcers associated with the intake of painkillers. Apentral is taken 1 hour before a meal. On the other hand, painkillers are usually taken with, or after a meal to avoid stomach upset.
Yes, Apentral is relatively safe. Most of the people who take Apentral do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefits.
Yes, you can take antacids along with Apentral. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Apentral.
Although rare but long-term treatment with Apentral may cause weight gain. The reason could be the relief from reflux symptoms which could make you eat more. Consult your doctor for any weight-related concern.
You should start to feel better within 2 to 3 days. It may take up to 4 weeks for Apentral to work properly so you may still have some symptoms during this time.
If you have been taking Apentral for a long time. Stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Apentral.
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