What is Nexium 40mg?

Nexium, if used properly and according to the instructions, will work quickly. The following article will guide you how to take Nexium pills and how to get the best results.

Uses Nexium 40mg

Nexium 40mg is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of acid generated in the stomach.

Nexium 40mg is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions associated with excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Nexium 40mg can also be used to prevent stomach ulcers due to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection or to use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Nexium 40mg is not used to relieve heartburn symptoms immediately.

Nexium 40mg is used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Dosage

Dosage for adults

1. Usual dose for reflux esophagitis and GER D symptoms : 40 mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, treatment can be continued at a dose of 20mg, 1 time / day for the next 4 weeks.
2. Usual dose for heartburn : 20mg once daily for 2 to 4 weeks. After that, you can take a dose of 20mg, 1 time per day as needed to control symptoms.
3. Usual dose combined with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to treat gastric ulcer : 20mg once daily for 4-8 weeks. To prevent stomach ulcers, you take a dose of 20mg, 1 time / day.
4. Usual dosage for treating duodenal ulcer caused by H. pylori in adults : 20mg twice daily in combination with amoxicillin 1,000mg twice daily and clarithromycin 500mg twice daily. You take the medicine for 7 days.

Dosage for children

For children aged 11-17 years, the usual dose for reflux esophagitis is 20-40mg once daily for 4 to 8 weeks.

How to take Nexium 40mg

Nexium 40mg is usually taken within 4-8 weeks. Your doctor may recommend a second course of treatment if you need more healing time.

You should take the medication with a full glass of water, at least 1 hour before meals. Do not bite or chew slow release capsules.

See your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if your symptoms get worse while taking this medication.

This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell your doctor about taking this medicine before you do any tests.

Some health conditions are treated with a combination of esomeprazole and antibiotics. You should use all medicines as directed.

Side effects of Nexium 40mg

See your doctor right away if you have:

1. Severe abdominal pain, watery or bloody diarrhea;
2. Convulsions;
3. Kidney problems - urinating more or less than usual, blood in the urine, swelling, rapid weight gain;
4. Low magnesium - dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat, tremor or jerky motor movements, jitteriness, muscle cramps, muscle spasms in hands and feet, coughing or a feeling of suffocation;
5. New or worsening symptoms of lupus - joint pain, a rash on the cheeks or arms that get worse in the sun.

Long-term use of Nexium 40mg can cause you to develop polypastoma gland polyps.

If you use esomeprazole for more than 3 years, you may be deficient in vitamin B12. Talk to your doctor about how to manage this condition if you have it.

Common side effects of Nexium 40mg may include:

1. Headache, drowsiness;
2. Mild diarrhea;
3. Nausea, abdominal pain, constipation;
4. Dry mouth.

Note when taking Nexium 40mg

You should not use Nexium 40mg if you are allergic to esomeprazole or similar drugs such as lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix) or rabeprazole (AcipHex).

Heartburn may resemble the early symptoms of a heart attack. Get medical attention right away if your chest pain spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or delirious.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

1. Severe liver disease;
2. Lupus;
3. Osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (osteoporosis);
4. Low magnesium levels in your blood.
5. You may be more likely to have a fracture in the hip, wrist or spine when taking proton pump inhibitors for long or more than once a day. Talk to your doctor about ways to keep your bones strong.

Drug interaction Nexium 40mg

Tell your doctor about all your current medications. Many drugs can affect esomeprazole, especially:

1. Cilostazol;
2. Clopidogrel;
3. Diazepam;
4. Digoxin;
5. Erlotinib;
6. Iron-containing medicines (ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate and others);
7. Methotrexate;
8. Mycophenolate mofetil;
9. Rifampin;
10. St. John's wort;
11. Tacrolimus;
12. Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
13. Antifungal drugs - ketoconazole, voriconazole;
14. HIV / AIDS medication - atazanavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir.

Preserving drug Nexium 40mg

You should store Nexium 40mg at room temperature, away from moisture, protected from light. You should not store medicine in the bathroom. You should not store the medicine in the freezer. Each medication may have different storage methods. Read the storage instructions on the package carefully, or ask your pharmacist. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Do not throw medication into the toilet or water line unless required. Please dispose of properly when the medicine is out of date or cannot be used. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Forms of drug Nexium 40mg

Nexium 40mg comes in capsule form.

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