NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium), a proton-pump inhibitor is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and its associated hyperacidity conditions. NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) is also prescribed for heart burn, esophageal reflux of acid, healing of erosive esophagitis, a disease of the erosion of esophagus caused by the gastric acid regurgitation. NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium), a derivative of Omeprazole can decrease the secretion of the Hydrochloric acid thereby promotes the healing of the peptic ulcer and prevents the recurrence. NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) is given as alone or in combination of the antacids for the effective neutralization of the gastric acid and with the antibiotics to prevent the gastric infection by the Helicobacter pylori that can cause the recurrent infection.
Who should not take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium)?
NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) should not be taken by patients with existing disease taking drugs like Diazepam, Digoxin, blood thinners like Warfarin, anti-fungal drugs like Ketoconazole and Iron salts. If you are known allergic to NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) and other Proton pump inhibitors, you should inform to your physician. If you are taking medicines like albendazole and mebendazole, consult the doctor before taking NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium). According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) is a Pregnancy category – B drug and therefore there is no evidence that can cause harm to the unborn foetus in the womb. If you are a breast feeding mother, you have to consult your health care provider before taking the NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium), though there is no supporting evidence that it can harm the feeding infant.
NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) Side Effects:
The common and less serious side effects of NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) are abdominal pain, headache, nausea, diarrhoea. But most of the side-effects may differ from person to person and it may be less serious and treatable.
How should I take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium)?
The recommended dosage for the NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) is 20 - 40 mg daily. NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) can be administered alone or along with the antacids and antibiotics for the additive effect with the NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) to get the beneficial results in the Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer and heart burn and recurrent infection by H.pylori. NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) is indicated for the short-term treatment for at least 4 to 8 weeks for the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis. For those patients who have not healed after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 to 8 week course of NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) may be prescribed. The following instruction should be followed to take the NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) – 20 – 40 mg once daily depending on the severity of the disease: (1) Take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks, which can aggravate the disease symptoms. 4) Swallow NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. For NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) to treat your Heart burn and Peptic ulcer or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) as often and in the way NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium)?
Take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) must be taken half an hour before the food for an effective acid reduction.
Antibiotics given in combination of NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) can cause life threatening complications in some of the patients, an uncommon adverse effect.
For NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
If you are suffering from sleeping disorders and anxiety disorders, you should not take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) which may aggravate the condition.
It is important to take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms of heart burn and Peptic ulcer improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium)?
Take the missed dose of NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication that may leads to severe achlorhydria (lack of gastric acid secretion).
What happens if I overdose of NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium)?
NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for NEXIUM (Esomeprazole magnesium) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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