
| Brand Name | Nexium |
| Generic Name | Esomeprazole |
| Category | Gastric Medications |
| Medication | 20 and 40 mg |
What is Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) and what are its uses?
Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) prevents the production of acid in the stomach.
Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Ulcers and in those taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.
How does Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) treat?
Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) contains the active ingredient esomeprazole, which is a type of medicine called a proton pump inhibitor.
Proton pumps are found on cells that line the stomach and are used by these cells to produce stomach acid. Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) works by inhibiting the action of the Proton pumps, and this reduces the production of stomach acid.
Acid is produced in the stomach as a normal part of the digestive process. However, in the condition known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux, this acid is allowed to flow back into the food pipe (oesophagus), where it causes pain and a burning sensation known as heartburn. The acid can also irritate and cause inflammation of the lining of the foodpipe (reflux oesophagitis).
Dosage: How should you take Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium)?
Take Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) capsules orally. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
The Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled on applesauce or yogurt, given with fruit juices, or swallowed immediately with water. Do not crush the contents into the food.
Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) works best if taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal. Take your Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) doses at regular intervals. Do not take Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) more often than directed.
Effect of other drugs consumed with Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium)
The following drugs may interact with Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium). They may increase or decrease the activity of Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium)
Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium)?
Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) should not be used if you suffer from inherited tolerance to fructose in the diet or inherited inability to absorb the sugars glucose and galactose (glucose-galactose malabsorption) or inherited deficiency of sucrase and isomaltase in the gut, leading to intolerance to sugars in the diet.
Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
What should you watch for while taking Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium)?
It can take several days of therapy with Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) before your stomach pains improve.
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse.
You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.
Possible Side effects of Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium)
Side effects of Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) that should be reported to your health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects of Esomeprazole (Generic Nexium) that should be reported to your health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:
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