What is Nexium drug used for?
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.
What is the generic for Nexium?
Nexium (What is Nexium?) is known by its generic name of esomeprazole, and Prilosec (What is Prilosec?) is known by its generic name of omeprazole. The generic names sound similar for a reason—esomeprazole is a chemical isomer of omeprazole.
What can you not take with Nexium?
Esomeprazole (Nexium) can interact with many drugs, vitamins and herbal supplements. Common medications that should not be taken at the same time as esomeprazole (Nexium) include clopidogrel (Plavix), St. John’s Wort, rifampin (Rifadin), and methotrexate.
Can Nexium make you sleepy?
A headache, diarrhea or constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, or drowsiness. May also interfere with some laboratory tests. In some people, Nexium may cause drowsiness and affect your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Nexium affects you.
Can I take Nexium and Gaviscon together?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Gaviscon Extra Strength and Nexium. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What time of day is best to take Nexium?
Nexium® 24HR should be administered before the first meal of the day after a prolonged fast, which for many is in the morning, followed by food ingestion. Nexium® 24HR is most effective when taken 30-60 minutes before a meal, preferably before breakfast.
¿Cuál es la dosis recomendada de Nexium?
La dosis recomendada es 40 mg de Nexium dos veces al día. Su médico ajustará la dosis de acuerdo a sus necesidades y también decidirá durante cuánto tiempo debe tomar este medicamento. La dosis máxima es de 80 mg dos veces al día
¿Cómo se usa Nexium para tratar este trastorno?
Nexium se usa para tratar los siguientes trastornos: Niños desde 1 año de edad Nexium se utiliza para el tratamiento de un trastorno llamado “enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico” (ERGE). Se produce cuando el ácido del estómago asciende por el esófago provocando dolor, inflamación y ardor.
¿Cómo se administra Nexium en niños?
Si está siendo alimentado por sonda gástrica, su médico o personal sanitario pueden administrarle Nexium a través de la sonda. Al final de este prospecto se proporciona información adicional para el médico o personal sanitario. No se recomienda Nexium en niños menores de 1 año de edad.
¿Cuál es la dosis recomendada de Nexium Mups 20 mg?
La dosis recomendada es un comprimido gastrorresistente de Nexium mups 20 mg una vez al día durante 4 a 8 semanas. Para prevenir úlceras gástricas si está tomando AINE (Antiinflamatorios no esteroideos): La dosis recomendada es un comprimido gastrorresistente de Nexium mups 20 mg una vez al día.