effect nexium side
esomeprazole (e sew MEH pra zol)
What is the most important information I should know about Nexium?
• Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better effect nexium side. Your symptomsmay improve before the condition is fully treated effect nexium side.
• Do not break or chew the capsules effect nexium side. Swallow them whole effect nexium side. They are speciallyformulated to release slowly in the body effect nexium side.
What is Nexium?
• Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach effect nexium side.
• Nexium is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERDor heartburn), erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving excessivestomach acid production effect nexium side.
• Nexium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide effect nexium side.
Who should not take Nexium?
• Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you have ever had any typeof liver disease effect nexium side. You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring effect nexium side.
• Nexium is in the FDA pregnancy category B effect nexium side. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby effect nexium side. Do not take Nexium without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant effect nexium side.
• It is not known whether Nexium passes into breast milk effect nexium side. Do not take Nexiumwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby effect nexium side.
How should I take Nexium?
• Take Nexium exactly as directed by your doctor effect nexium side. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou effect nexium side.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water effect nexium side.
• Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a meal effect nexium side. Follow your doctor'sinstructions effect nexium side.
• Do not break or chew the capsules effect nexium side. Swallow them whole effect nexium side. They are speciallyformulated to release slowly in the body effect nexium side.
• If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, one tablespoon of applesaucecan be added to an empty bowl and the Nexium capsule can be opened, and thepellets inside the capsule carefully emptied onto the applesauce effect nexium side. The pelletsshould be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately effect nexium side. The applesauceshould not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing effect nexium side. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed effect nexium side. The pellet/applesauce mixture shouldnot be stored for later use effect nexium side.
• Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better effect nexium side. Your symptomsmay improve before the condition is fully treated effect nexium side.
• Store Nexium at room temperature away from moisture and heat effect nexium side.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember effect nexium side. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose effect nexium side. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor effect nexium side.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention effect nexium side.
• Symptoms of an Nexium overdose include drowsiness, shortness of breath,tremor, loss of coordination, and seizures effect nexium side.
What should I avoid while taking Nexium?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while takingNexium, unless otherwise directed by your doctor effect nexium side.
What are the possible side effects of Nexium?
• If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closingof your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop takingNexium and seek emergency medical attention effect nexium side.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur effect nexium side. Continueto take Nexium and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· diarrhea;
· nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, or constipation; or
· dry mouth effect nexium side.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur effect nexium side. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome effect nexium side.
What other drugs will affect Nexium?
• Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the followingmedicines:
· digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
· itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
· iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others) effect nexium side.
• You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above effect nexium side.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Nexium effect nexium side. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines effect nexium side.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Nexium written for healthprofessionals that you may read effect nexium side.
|
