Nexium Information
Nexium (Generic name: Esomeprazole Magnesium) is an approved anti-ulcer medication used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (*GERD – reflux esophagitis) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium is also approved for the maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis (*damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Nexium is also used in combination with two antibiotics, amoxicillin and clarithromycin, to treat helicobacter pylori (*H. pylori – a spiral shaped bacterium found in the stomach) infection, which is responsible for the majority of gastric ulcers (*stomach ulcers) and duodenal ulcers (*an ulcer in the lining of the first part of the small intestine - duodenum). Nexium (Esomeprazole) is in a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Take Nexium exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Nexium Side Effects
The most common Nexium side effects are constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, gas, headache, stomach pain and etc. If you are experiencing any severe side effects such as abdominal pain, dark urine, persistent nausea, signs of a lung infection (pneumonia), signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency with long-term treatment, unusual tiredness, vomiting, yellow eyes/skin, or a serious allergic reaction (e.g., swelling of face, hands, mouth, legs or feet), please inform your doctor immediately.
Nexium Precautions
Do NOT take Nexium oral if you are allergic to Esomeprazole or any other Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medicine. Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you have had medical conditions, especially of: heart problem, stomach problem or severe liver disease. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications you use. They may interact with Nexium drug, especially of: atazanavir (Reyataz), clopidogrel (Plavix), diazepam (Valium), digoxin (Lanoxin), ketoconazole (Nizoral), omeprazole (Prilosec), warfarin (Coumadin) and products that contain iron. Nexium should be used with caution in Asian patients and children.
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