Drug Uses

Nexium is used to treat disease (GERD), a condition in which of acid stomach and injury of the esophagus (food the stomach). Nexium is used to treat of GERD, allow to heal, and damage to the esophagus. It is also other medications to prevent . Nexium is in a class of medications pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing of acid made in the stomach.

How Taken

Nexium comes as a delayed-release (long-acting) capsule to take it orally. It is usually a day at least before a meal. To help to take Nexium, take it around time . Swallow whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. If you the capsule, put of cool, soft applesauce in an empty bowl. Open one Nexium capsule sprinkle onto . Mix with , and entire tablespoonful of the pellet . Do not pellets in the applesauce. Do not pellets for .

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Nexium, tell if you had of liver disease. You be able to take Nexium, or you a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. Nexium is in the category B. This it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Nexium without to your doctor if you . It is not Nexium breast milk. Do not take Nexium without to your doctor if you -feeding a baby. Serious fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These more apt to occur if you have a history of penicillin /or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. Pseudo has with antibacterial agents, including amoxicillin, and in severity to life threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider in patients with to the administration of antibacterial agents.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost your , skip dose only regularly . Do not take a double dose of this otherwise directed by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Nexium that may go away include headache, constipation, cough, or diarrhea. If they continue or are bothersome, check doctor. Contact IMMEDIATELY if you pain, chest pain, severe , or coffee-ground vomit. An allergic reaction to Nexium is unlikely, but medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Nexium , itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you effects above, contact , nurse, or pharmacist.

Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F). Keep closed. Dispense in a tight container if the is subdivided.

Overdose

Seek attention. Symptoms of Nexium drowsiness, shortness of breath, tremor, loss of coordination, and seizures.

More Information

Some medicines or medical interact with Nexium. Notify or doctor of all over-the-counter you . Talk to your pharmacist any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

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