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Informations
about Esomeprazole |
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What
are Esomeprazole tablets? |
ESOMEPRAZOLE
(Nexium®)
prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It
reduces symptoms and prevents injury to the esophagus,
stomach, or intestines in patients with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers and in those taking
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Esomeprazole? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•liver disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Esomeprazole,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Esomeprazole capsules by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules whole
with a drink of water; do not crush, break or chew.
The capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled
on applesauce or yogurt, given with fruit juices,
or swallowed immediately with water. Do not crush
the contents into the food. Esomeprazole works best
if taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before
a meal. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not
take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional
regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special
care may be needed.
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What
drug(s) may interact with Esomeprazole? |
•ampicillin
•diazepam
•digoxin
•iron salts
•itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, or
other prescription medicines for fungus or yeast infections
•phenytoin
•warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements (buy
Orlistat), or herbal products. Also tell your
prescriber or health care professional if you are
a frequent user of drinks with coffeine or alcohol,
if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may
affect the way your medicine works. Check with your
health care professional before stopping or starting
any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Esomeprazole?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain or tightness
•dark yellow or brown urine
•shortness of breath
•skin rash (buy
Benzaclin)
•unusual tiredness or fatigue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•headache (buy
Butalbital)
•diarrhea or constipation
•flatulence (gas)
•nausea/vomiting
•dry mouth |
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What
should I watch for while taking Esomeprazole? |
It
can take several days of therapy with Nexium before
your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber
or health care professional if your condition does
not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids
for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber
or health care professional tells you otherwise. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that
small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees
C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture.
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration
date. |
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