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