Nexium
Drug Uses
Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach
causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus (food pipe between
the mouth and stomach). Nexium is used to treat the symptoms
of GERD, allow the esophagus to heal, and prevent further
damage to the esophagus. It is also used with other medications
to prevent stomach ulcers. Nexium is in a class of medications
called proton pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the
amount of acid made in the stomach.
Nexium comes as a delayed-release (long-acting)
capsule to take it orally. It is usually taken once a day
at least one hour before a meal. To help you remember to take
Nexium, take it around the same time every day. Swallow the
capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. If you
cannot swallow the capsule, put one tablespoon of cool, soft
applesauce in an empty bowl. Open one Nexium capsule and carefully
sprinkle the pellets onto the applesauce. Mix the pellets
with the applesauce, and swallow the entire tablespoonful
of the applesauce and pellet mixture immediately. Do not chew
the pellets in the applesauce. Do not save the pellets and
applesauce for later use.
Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor
if you have ever had any type of liver disease. You may not
be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring. Nexium is in the FDA pregnancy category
B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby.
Do not take Nexium without first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant. It is not known whether Nexium passes into
breast milk. Do not take Nexium without first talking to your
doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Serious and occasionally
fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been
reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions
are more apt to occur if you have a history of penicillin
hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to multiple
allergens. Pseudo membranous colitis has been reported with
nearly all antibacterial agents, including clarithromycin
and amoxicillin, and may range in severity from mild to life
threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis
in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration
of antibacterial agents.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose.
Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise
directed by your doctor.
Nexium side effects that may go away during
treatment include headache, constipation, cough, or diarrhea.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
Contact your doctor IMMEDIATELY if you experience throat pain,
chest pain, severe stomach pain, or coffee-ground vomit. An
allergic reaction to Nexium is unlikely, but seek immediate
medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
to Nexium include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Store at 25?C (77?F); excursions permitted
to 15 - 30?C (59 - 86?F). Keep container tightly closed. Dispense
in a tight container if the product package is subdivided.
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms
of Nexium overdose include drowsiness, shortness of breath,
tremor, loss of coordination, and seizures.
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with Nexium. Notify your pharmacist or doctor of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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