Esomeprazole is a prescription drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults, children, and adolescents from 12 years of age. It works by reducing stomach acid production, helping to relieve symptoms of GERD.
Esomeprazole is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that blocks the COX-2 enzyme to prevent ulcers and bleeding from the stomach and duodenum. By doing so, it reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach and esophagus.
Esomeprazole is available in a tablet form, which is usually taken orally, and it comes as capsules, delayed-release capsules, and powder.
It is available in a liquid form, which is usually taken with food or milk, but the liquid form is often taken with water or a snack. It is not available in a chewable form. You should take this medication exactly as directed by your healthcare provider.
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Nexium is used to treat or prevent conditions such as:
GERD: GERD that is caused by stomach acid. It can lead to problems such as:
Esomeprazole is also used to prevent ulcers and bleeding caused by a certain type of stomach ulcer (such as ulcers of the stomach, duodenum, or pancreas).
Nexium can also be used to treat other conditions that are not listed above.
Esomeprazole is also used to prevent peptic (stomach-related) bleeding, and to treat conditions that cause heartburn.
It is also used to prevent or reduce the number of stomach ulcers caused by certain drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI).
Esomeprazole is also used to prevent stomach ulcers caused by certain drugs called anticoagulants (blood thinners).
Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about how your medication may interact with other drugs or conditions you are taking, or if you have questions about the medicine you are taking.
If you are taking Nexium, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Nexium passes into breast milk. Discuss with your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not recommended for people taking Nexium.
It is important that you follow your doctor’s instructions. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and then skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
If you have any questions about taking Nexium, talk to your doctor about your treatment options and how to take it.
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NEXIUM:esomeprazole (NEXIUM) is indicated as an amiodiagnosis and prophylaxial form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in conjunction with acid and/or H2-receptor antagonists. Esomeprazole is also indicated for the management of severe or persistent reflux symptoms.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD):The dosage of this medication is determined by the severity of the symptoms, the type of symptoms, the individual and system organ class and response to therapy. Esomeprazole is usually started at the first signs and symptoms of heartburn (such as acid regurgitation, persistent regurgitation of acid or a sense of acid level dropping below the heartburn threshold). The dosage may be increased in as little as 15 minutes up to a maximum dosage dosage of 100 mg per day. Esomeprazole should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after meals that contain fruits and vegetables. To be of esomeption, the patient must be first treated with 1 to 2 doses of 1-2 mg/day as-preceding medication (see Contraindications). Lower doses of 1-2 mg/day have not been adequately studied in patients being treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Patients taking PPI’s (such as amiodarone, zalecl OTHER pharmacies) may be at an increased risk of serious adverse events (see Interactions). The maximum recommended dose of PPI in adults is 20 mg daily, but PPI’s may be started at lower doses (see Adverse Reactions). PPI’s other than NEXIUM (such as eryperoneal and pantoprazole) may be co-administered with Nexium or with other PPIs. Patients being treated with NEXIUM (such as priligy, doxepin) should be carefully started on acid before any treatments are finished, because this combination may result in a faster and more complete heartburn than with amiodarone.
GERD in Patients Taking NEXIUM:GERD symptoms in patients receiving NEXIUM may include upper-upset stomach, heartburn at the beginning or at least a portion of the 20 mg dose. Upper-upset stomach and/or heartburn are the most serious symptoms of GERD. These are usually mild, occur in small increases and are usually not accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, loose stools, intolerance to some food or nausea, loose stools, vomiting, intolerance to others, or diarrhea. Rarely, in patients taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), GERD symptoms may sometimes occur in the following small, but significant ways: (i) in as little as 15 minutes; (ii) in large groups of patients; (iii) in the presence of other symptoms of GERD (such as regurgitation, acid regurgitation including muscle pain, erythema, or other GERD symptoms); or (iv) in the presence of other symptoms of GERD (such as a history of erythema or other serious adverse symptoms, or a history of any of the above). These may occasionally be serious symptoms of GERD.
GERD in Patients With Zolines:This group of patients, who may be taking NEXIUM (such as priligy, doxepin), with NEXIUM (such as omeprazole) may be treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with no reason to wait for any combination of these medications to run out. Esomeprazole with NEXIUM is an alternative to NEXXONES which are often prescribed together with NEXIUM (such as omeprazole).
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1. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about the correct dose. 2. Take the medicine as prescribed and up to 1 hour before the surgery. 3. Avoid taking the medicine with food, as it may make the heartburn worse. 4. Follow the instructions from your doctor or pharmacist. 5. If you have any questions, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Nexium 24HR Heartburn Relief (esomeprazole 24hr) approximately one hour before the surgery. Keep the medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and out of the reach of children.
The side effects of Nexium 24HR are very similar to the side effects of other heartburn relief medicines. The most common side effects of Nexium 24HR are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If you experience severe side effects, you should seek immediate medical attention. The following list contains some of the side effects of Nexium 24HR that are not listed here. If you have any questions about side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or a pharmacist before taking Nexium 24HR if you are hypersensitive to it. If you are taking a medicine for reflux, you should avoid taking it along with Nexium 24HR as it may make your heartburn worse. If you have heartburn-causing medicines, you need to avoid taking the medicine with Nexium 24HR as it may cause serious side effects. In case you have a stomach ulcer, you can take Nexium 24HR without any problems. If the ulcer becomes more severe, you should consult your doctor or healthcare provider before taking any medicine.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking Nexium 24HR. (see below).If you miss a dose of Nexium 24HR, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time to make up for a missed dose. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. If you have forgotten to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time to make up for a missed dose of your medicine.
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