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Drug Uses
Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from
the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus
(food pipe between the mouth and stomach). Nexium is
used to treat the symptoms of GERD, allow the esophagus
to heal, and prevent further damage to the esophagus.
It is also used with other medications to prevent stomach
ulcers. Nexium is in a class of medications called proton
pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of
acid made in the stomach.
How Taken
Nexium comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule
to take it orally. It is usually taken once a day at
least one hour before a meal. To help you remember to
take Nexium, take it around the same time every day.
Swallow the capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush
them. If you cannot swallow the capsule, put one tablespoon
of cool, soft applesauce in an empty bowl. Open one
Nexium capsule and carefully sprinkle the pellets onto
the applesauce. Mix the pellets with the applesauce,
and swallow the entire tablespoonful of the applesauce
and pellet mixture immediately. Do not chew the pellets
in the applesauce. Do not save the pellets and applesauce
for later use. Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you have ever
had any type of liver disease. You may not be able to
take Nexium, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring. Nexium is in the FDA pregnancy
category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an
unborn baby. Do not take Nexium without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known
whether Nexium passes into breast milk. Do not take
Nexium without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. Serious and occasionally fatal
hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been
reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions
are more apt to occur if you have a history of penicillin
hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to
multiple allergens. Pseudo membranous colitis has been
reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including
clarithromycin and amoxicillin, and may range in severity
from mild to life threatening. Therefore, it is important
to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with
diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial
agents. Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose.
Do not take a double dose of this medication unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. Possible Side Effects
Nexium side effects that may go away during treatment
include headache, constipation, cough, or diarrhea.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. Contact your doctor IMMEDIATELY if you experience
throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or coffee-ground
vomit. An allergic reaction to Nexium is unlikely, but
seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms
of an allergic reaction to Nexium include rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist. Storage
Store at 25?C (77?F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30?C
(59 - 86?F). Keep container tightly closed. Dispense
in a tight container if the product package is subdivided.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of Nexium
overdose include drowsiness, shortness of breath, tremor,
loss of coordination, and seizures. More Information
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
Nexium. Notify your pharmacist or doctor of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Talk
to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
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of this information, and/or any consequences arising
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adverse consequences to persons or property, however
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