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Esomeprazole at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Nexium -Esomeprazole
is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It works by
decreasing the amount of acid made in your stomach. Nexium is used to
treat your esophagus, the area between your throat and stomach that has
become irritated, painful, and swollen from too much acid in your
stomach.
It is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and
other conditions in which the stomach makes too much acid. Nexium also
is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers |
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 the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Esomeprazole Use Indication:
Esomeprazole comes as delayed-release (long-acting) capsule to take
by mouth. For inflamed esophagus and other conditions in which
the stomach makes too much acid, one capsule is usually taken
once a day for 4 to 8 weeks. It may be used for up to 6 months
after your symptoms have improved.
For ulcers, one capsule is usually taken in combination with
antibiotics once a day for 10 days.
Esomeprazole should be swallowed whole and taken at
least 1 hour before meals. Esomeprazole may be taken
with water, orange juice, apple juice, or yogurt.
If you cannot swallow the capsule, add one tablespoon of cool,
soft applesauce to an empty bowl, open one Esomeprazole capsule, and
carefully sprinkle the pellets onto the applesauce. Mix the
pellets with the applesauce and swallow the entire
tablespoonful of applesauce and Esomeprazole pellets
immediately. Do not chew the pellets in the applesauce and do
not save the pellets and applesauce for another dose.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do
not understand. Use Esomeprazole exactly as directed.
Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than
prescribed by your doctor.
If you are taking Esomeprazole for your esophagus and
other conditions in which the stomach makes too much acid,
your symptoms should improve within 4 to 8 weeks. If your
symptoms continue, or if they worsen, call your doctor. Your
doctor may continue treatment for another 4 to 8 weeks.
If you are taking Nexium for your ulcer, your symptoms should
improve within 10 days. If ulcer symptoms do not improve, or
if they worsen, call your doctor.
Do not stop taking Esomeprazole without talking to
your doctor.
Nexium
Medication Side Effects:
Side
effects from Esomeprazole can occur. Tell your doctor
if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache
diarrhea
upset stomach
flatulence (gas)
stomach pain
constipation
dry mouth
change in taste
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
confusion
drowsiness
blurred vision
rapid heartbeat
sweating
flushing
Precautions on using Nexium Medication
Before
taking Esomeprazole, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Esomeprazole, omeprazole
(Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially iron supplements or vitamins that contain
iron, ketoconazole (Nizoral), digoxin (Lanoxin), and herbal
products.
if you have or have ever had liver disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Esomeprazole,
call your doctor immediately.
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