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Nexium
esomeprazole (e sew MEH pra zol) |
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What is the most important information I should know about
Nexium?
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Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better. Your
symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated. |
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Do not break or chew the capsules. Swallow them whole. They are
specially formulated to release slowly in the body. |
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Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. |
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Nexium is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD or heartburn), erosive esophagitis, and other
conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. |
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Nexium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in
this medication guide. |
Who should not take Nexium?
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
How should I take Nexium?
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Take Nexium exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or
doctor to explain them to you. |
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Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. |
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Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a meal. Follow
your doctor's instructions. |
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Do not break or chew the capsules. Swallow them whole. They are
specially formulated to release slowly in the body. |
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If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, one tablespoon
of applesauce can be added to an empty bowl and the Nexium capsule
can be opened, and the pellets inside the capsule carefully
emptied onto the applesauce. The pellets should be mixed with the
applesauce and then swallowed immediately. The applesauce should
not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without
chewing. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellet/applesauce
mixture should not be stored for later use. |
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Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better. Your
symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated. |
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Store Nexium at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
What happens if I miss a dose?
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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. |
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of an Nexium overdose include drowsiness, shortness
of breath, tremor, loss of coordination, and seizures. |
What should I avoid while taking Nexium?
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There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities
while taking Nexium, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. |
What are the possible side effects of Nexium?
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If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or
hives), stop taking Nexium and seek emergency medical attention. |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take Nexium and talk to your doctor if you experience |
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nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, or constipation; or |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk
to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
What other drugs will affect Nexium?
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Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines: |
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digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); |
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itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or |
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iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others). |
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You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the
medicines listed above. |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Nexium.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines. |
Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has additional information about Nexium written
for health professionals that you may read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of
children, never share your medicines with others, and use this
medication only for the indication prescribed. |
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date,
and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug
information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum
information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners
and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not
warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate,
unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information
does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy.
Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to
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supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill,
knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of
a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be
construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe,
effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not
assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare
administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions,
allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions
about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist.
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