| |
 |
|
|
| ::
Weight Loss :: |
|
|
|
|
|
| ::
Men's :: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ::
Pain Relief :: |
|
|
|
|
|
| ::
Stop Smoking :: |
|
| Zyban |
|
|
| ::
Herpes :: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ::
Skin Care :: |
|
|
|
|
Renova |
|
|
|
|
| ::
Birth Control :: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ::
Allergy Relief :: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ::
Gastrointestinal :: |
|
|
|
|
Prevacid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Drug Information
- Nexium
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
| |
Nexium is a prescription
pill that's prescribed by doctors for the treatment
of acid reflux disease. It works by shutting off
tiny acid pumps in your stomach. |
| |
|
 |
|
| |
Before starting any new
medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. If Nexium
gives you an allergic reaction, or you've ever
had an allergic reaction to Prilosec, you will
not be able to use this medication. For Women:
If you anticipate becoming pregnant, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using Nexium
during pregnancy. It is unknown if Nexium is excreted
in breast-milk. If you are currently or will be
breast feeding while you are using Nexium, check
with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the
risks to your baby.
|
| |
|
 |
|
| |
Follow the directions
for using Nexium provided by your doctor. Swallow
Nexium WHOLE. DO NOT chew or crush the Nexium capsule.
Take Nexium at least 1 hour before a meal, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. If you have problems
swallowing capsules, you may open the Nexium capsule
and sprinkle the contents on 1 tablespoon of applesauce.
Mix the medicine with the applesauce and swallow
immediately. The applesauce should not be hot and
should be soft enough to swallow without chewing.
Discard any uneaten applesauce/medicine mixture.
Nexium may be taken with antacids if your doctor
has instructed you to take antacids. |
| |
|
 |
|
| |
Nexium side effects that
may go away during treatment include headache,
constipation, cough, or diarrhea. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact
your doctor IMMEDIATELY if you experience throat
pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or coffee-ground
vomit. An allergic reaction to Nexium is unlikely,
but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Nexium include
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
|
| |
Return
to Top |
 |
|
| |
Some medicines or
medical conditions may interact with Nexium. Notify
your pharmacist or doctor of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Additional
monitoring of your Nexium dose or condition may
be needed if you are taking cilostazol, diazepam,
digoxin, iron, itraconazole, ketoconazole, sucralfate,
or vitamins with iron. Inform your doctor of any
other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. Additional monitoring of your
Nexium dose or condition may be needed if you have
liver disease. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using
Nexium. The antibiotics prescribed in conjunction
with Nexium for the treatment of ulcers have occasionally
been known to cause severe side effects and life-threatening
allergic reactions. If you've been prescribed this
combination, be sure to check the entries on Amoxil
and Biaxin for more information. |
| |
Return
to Top |
 |
|
| |
If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. |
| |
|
| |
Return
to Top |
|
|
