Important Note: The following information is intended to
supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not
be construed to indicate that use of Nexium is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using
Nexium.
NEXIUM DESCRIPTION: ESOMEPRAZOLE - ORAL DELAYED RELEASE CAPSULE (ess-oh-MEH-pruh-zole)
COMMON NEXIUM BRAND NAME(S): Nexium
What is Nexium
Nexium is used to treat ulcers, esophagitis, and other conditions due to acid secretion (e.g., GERD).
Nexium works by blocking the production of acid in the stomach. When treating ulcers, Nexium may be prescribed along with antibiotics.
How Nexium Works
Each acid-producing cell
contains millions of acid pumps. Nexium works by decreasing the acid
produced by these acid pumps. As you can see in this drawing, Nexium
turns off (deactivates) some of the pumps to keep acid production
under control. By reducing acid production in the stomach, Nexium
reduces the chance of acid backing up into the esophagus and causing
reflux symptoms.
How to
take Nexium
Your healthcare
professional will tell you how and when to take Nexium. Nexium is
available as a capsule, which comes in different dosage strengths.
Your healthcare professional will prescribe the dose that is right for
you.
Taking
Nexium should be part of your usual routine so that you do not forget
to take it. Nexium capsules should be taken before meals and swallowed
whole (the capsules should never be chewed or crushed).
If you
have a hard time swallowing capsules, you can empty a capsule into a
tablespoon of applesauce. The applesauce should be eaten right away
and never stored for later use. The pellets should not be chewed or
crushed.
Do not use Nexium to treat
any other medical conditions unless instructed by your healthcare
professional. Never share Nexium with anyone else - it has been
prescribed for you!
Nexium
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose,
continue taking Nexium as directed and consult with your healthcare
professional.
Nexium
Side Effects
Nexium can cause side
effects. Some of these side effects are minor and usually do not
require you to stop taking the medicine. Others may be more serious.
The most common side
effects are:
-
Headache
-
Diarrhea
-
Abdominal Pains
Other serious stomach
conditions may still exist. For a complete listing of all the side
effects that have been reported with the use of Nexium, ask your
healthcare professional to talk to you about the full important
product information about Nexium.
Nexium
Storage
Keep Nexium out of the
reach of children and always replace the bottle cap after use. Leave
Nexium in the original package and protect the medicine from sunlight
and moisture. Store Nexium at room temperature (between 59°F and 86°F
or between 15°C and 30°C).
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