esomeprazole sodium
-:indications
Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to promote healing of erosiveesophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Nexium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nexium side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Nexium: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- seizure (convulsions);
- kidney problems - urinating more or less than usual, blood in your urine, swelling, rapid weight gain; or
- symptoms of low magnesium - dizziness, confusion; fast or uneven heart rate; tremors (shaking) or jerking muscle movements; feeling jittery;muscle cramps, muscle spasms in your hands and feet; cough or choking feeling.
Common Nexium side effects may include:
- headache, drowsiness;
- mild diarrhea;
- nausea, stomach pain, gas, constipation; or
- dry mouth
Esomeprazole Pregnancy Warnings
US: This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to recommended. AU TGA pregnancy catthe fetus. AU: This drug should be used only if clearly needed. UK: Caution is egory: B3 US FDA pregnancy category: C
?How should I take Nexium
This medicine is usually given for 4 to 8 weeks only. Your doctor may recommend a second course of treatment if you need additional healing time.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a mea
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