Brand Name: Nexium

Generic Name: Esomeprazole

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Brand Name: Nexium

Most Common Medical Uses
Esomeprazole is most commonly used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. Esomeprazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

How to Take This Medication
Take esomeprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain them to you. Each dose should be taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Esomeprazole should be taken at least one hour before a meal. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not break or chew the capsules. Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in the body. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellet / applesauce mixture should not be stored for later use. Do not stop taking esomeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated

Possible Side Effects
If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking esomeprazole and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take esomeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; diarrhea; nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation or dry mouth. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of liver disease prior to taking esomeprazole. If you have, you may be unable to take esomeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. If you are pregnant, or breast-feeding, talk to your doctor before taking esomeprazole.

Drug Interactions
Before taking esomeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others). You may not be able to take esomeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with esomeprazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember if it is within an hour or so of your scheduled time. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Notes
Continue taking esomeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated. Do not break or chew the capsules. They are specially formulated to release slowly in the body. Do not share Nexium with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.