If you have been taking Nexium (esomeprazole) for an extended period of time, you may experience some stomach upset. These side effects usually subside within a few days or a couple of weeks, but if they persist or become bothersome, contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Some people may experience temporary relief of symptoms of stomach ulcers after taking Nexium. If you have persistent symptoms of stomach ulcers or persistent symptoms of stomach acid reflux, contact your doctor. The symptoms of ulcers and acid reflux may be different each person, but they are very similar. For example, if you have a large amount of stomach pain and reflux symptoms, you may be able to resume normal activities more quickly.
Some people may experience an upset stomach or nausea within a few days or a couple of weeks of taking Nexium, especially if they already have problems with their digestive tract (not blood vessels) or central nervous system. Most of these side effects do not require any medical attention and will resolve on their own. However, if these bother you, you may want to talk to your doctor or a healthcare professional.
Nexium can cause side effects in the following ways:
If you experience any of these symptoms, or any one of the side effects, contact your doctor immediately:
Some people may also experience an upset stomach or an upset stomach after taking Nexium. This may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, an enlarged heart, a history of bleeding or ulcers, heart failure, liver problems, an unusual pattern of blood clotting (blood clotting in the blood vessels carrying the blood to the kidneys), or a serious blood disorder (high level of potassium in the blood). If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed above, contact your doctor immediately.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a serious side effect (such as:
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms such as:
This is not a complete list of side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or reach out to healthcare professional for advice.
Serious allergic reaction to Nexium (esomeprazole) Gastrointestinal side effectsCall your doctor for medical advice about allergic reactions. You may report to a health care professional the effects of an allergic reaction or the symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
Heart attack or stroke (including sudden death)Contact a doctor or emergency room right away.
New or unexpected events or conditionsCall your doctor for medical advice about other types of new or unusual problems. You may report side effects to the above:
Call a doctor if you have:
Diarrhea from a food or drinkCall a doctor for medical advice about severe diarrhea or severe vomiting.
Stomach problemsPancreatitisPancreatitis from alcoholPregnancyOther drugs and substances can interact with Nexium (esomeprazole) and cause potentially serious side effects.
The most common adverse reactions reported by patients with esophagitis treated with Nexium in the past were: abdominal distension, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and anorexia.
The most common adverse reactions reported by patients treated with Nexium were: abdominal pain, nausea, backache, diarrhea, fever, and flu-like symptoms. In rare cases, esophagitis (a condition where stomach contents enter the intestine) was reported, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Esophagitis has been associated with a number of other serious adverse reactions. These include: anorexia, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, and diarrhea. The most common adverse reactions are gastrointestinal: upper abdominal, back, and neck pain.
The most common adverse reactions reported by patients with esophagitis treated with Nexium were: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, backache, abdominal pain, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and an increased risk of abdominal surgery. These include: anorexia, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, constipation, and diarrhea.
The most common adverse reactions reported by patients treated with Nexium were: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, backache, fever, headache, vomiting, and an increased risk of heart attack.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 8,067 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 1,912 for patients treated with placebo. Esophagitis has been associated with a number of serious adverse reactions. These include: anorexia, anorexia, constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms.
The most common adverse reactions reported by patients treated with Nexium were: abdominal pain, diarrhea, backache, fever, and flu-like symptoms.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 9,619 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 1,931 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 1,726 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 1,936 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 5,764 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 1,918 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 6,020 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 4,025 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 6,008 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 2,976 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 6,879 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 1,971 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 3,813 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 3,927 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 5,769 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 4,026 for patients treated with placebo.
The incidence of esophageal cancer was reported in 2,832 patients treated for esophageal cancer treated with Nexium and esophagitis compared to 2,836 for patients treated with placebo.
Alternate Name:Pharmapure RX Esomep-EZS
Description:Nexium treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, and stomach ulcers. The generic version of Nexium is esomeprazole magnesium. For a supply of 30 oral tablets of Nexium Delayed-Release Capsules 40 mg is approximately $287. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Nexium discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.
Dosage Form:Capsule Delayed Release
Administration Route:By mouth
Drug Class:Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor, Gastrointestinal Agent
Generic Available:Yes
Strength:20 MG
Warnings:Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, vitamin B12 deficiency, or osteoporosis. This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including acute tubulointerstitial nephritisIncreased risk of broken bones in the hip, wrist, or spine (more likely if used several times per day or longer than 1 year)Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)LupusFundic gland polyps (abnormal growth in the upper part of your stomach) This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bloody or black stools
Food Warnings:Do not use esomeprazole if you are also using medicines that contain rilpivirine., Some medicines can affect how esomeprazole works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Atazanavir, cilostazol, diazepam, digoxin, erlotinib, ketoconazole, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, nelfinavir, rifampin, saquinavir, St John's wort, tacrolimus, voriconazoleBlood thinner (including clopidogrel or warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Iron supplements, This medicine can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
You should know how to use Nexium Delayed-Release Capsules 40 mg with foodHow to use:In preparation for take-back: Take one capsule with a glass of water at least 30 minutes before eating. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Take the medicine with at least one full glass of water, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Do not take more than once daily.
Possible Side Effects:The most common side effects of Nexium Delayed-Release Capsules 40 mg are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pain in the back or tongue, abnormal bleeding, loss of appetite, decreased appetite, loss of water, and weight loss. Tell your doctor if the side effects of this medicine become severe or do not go away. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits.
NEXIUM (Esomeprazole) Injection(20 mg/mL) for intramuscular infusion is indicated for the treatment of severe and/or symptomatic reflux esophagitis, duodenal ulceration, and dyspepsia associated with gastric ulceration. Injection of 20 mg/mL may be administered by transnasal route or intramuscular (IM) as an oral solution. Dosage forms are provided in Table 1. The recommended starting dose is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. For the treatment of duodenal ulceration in patients with normal esophageal mucosa, the dose is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. Dosage forms are in Table 2. The recommended starting dose for the treatment of dyspepsia is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. The recommended starting dose for the treatment of gastric ulceration is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. The recommended starting dose for the treatment of erosive esophagitis is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. The recommended starting dose for the treatment of duodenal ulceration in patients with duodenal and esophageal ulceration is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. The recommended starting dose for the treatment of duodenal ulceration in patients with esophageal cancer is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily.
The following medicinal products should be prescribed for intramuscular injection:
Each 5 mL of the solution is administered as an intramuscular injection. Injection of the drug is administered once daily at a rate of 5 mL/min. The volume of injection depends on the patient and the type of reflux disease. Dosage forms are in Table 3. The recommended dose is 20 mg/5 mL given once daily. Injection of 20 mg/5 mL will be administered at a rate of 5 mL/min by subcutaneous route.
Each 10 mL of the solution is administered as an intramuscular injection. Injection of the drug is administered once daily at a rate of 10 mL/min. Dosage forms are in Table 4.
Dosage forms are in Table 5. Injection of the drug is administered by subcutaneous route. Dosage forms are in Table 6.
Dosage forms are in Table 7.
Dosage forms are in Table 8.
Nexium is an over-the-counter medication used to treat the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. This prescription medicine helps heal the damage to the stomach lining, making it easier to heal and reducing the discomfort that can accompany this condition. If you have heartburn or acid reflux, Nexium can be taken to help prevent any damage to the lining of the stomach.
Nexium belongs to a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which work by reducing the amount of stomach acid produced. Nexium works by inhibiting the production of stomach acid in the stomach. When there is too much acid in the stomach, it will not work. Nexium also lowers the amount of acid produced in the stomach and helps heal damage to the lining of the stomach.
Take Nexium by mouth, usually once a day with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole, taking care not to swallow it whole.
Do not take Nexium with food or milk. Taking Nexium with milk can reduce the amount of stomach acid produced. If you take Nexium with food, it will not work as well. Take it at the same time each day. Taking Nexium with food is not recommended.
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