ESOMEPRAZOLE SODIUM | Drug Overview & Clinical Reference
ESOMEPRAZOLE SODIUM
ESOMEPRAZOLE SODIUM
Clinical safety rating: safe
Can reduce absorption of drugs requiring gastric pH for absorption (eg ketoconazole) May increase risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea and bone fractures with long-term use.
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Dosing & administration
Capsule (DR) 20 mg - Oral
Dosage form
INJECTABLE
Renal impairment
Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment
Consult protocols for adjustment.
Use during pregnancy
1st trimester
Consult provider
2nd trimester
Consult provider
3rd trimester
Consult provider
Clinical note
Can reduce absorption of drugs requiring gastric pH for absorption (eg ketoconazole) May increase risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea and bone fractures with long-term use.
