Esomeprazole Overview

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Nexium®

Nexium®

Nexium IV; Nexium-MUPS

Proton Pump Inhibitor; Substituted Benzimidazole

• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

• If you have an allergy to esomeprazole or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• Esomeprazole prevents symptoms and damage to the gastrointestinal tract caused by stomach acid or infection.

• Take this medicine at a similar time of day.

• Take this medicine 1 hour before the first meal of the day.

Capsule:

• Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.

• You may sprinkle contents of capsule on soft food or liquid. Do not chew.

• Those who have feeding tubes can make a liquid. Empty contents of capsule into a syringe with 2 ounces of water. Replace plunger and shake for 15 seconds. Flush feeding tube before and after medicine is taken.

Granules:

• Mix granules with tablespoon of water; let sit for a few minutes. Mix and drink.

• Rinse with more water and drink.

Injection (I.V.):

• This medicine is given as a shot into a vein.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Follow up with healthcare provider.

• Store capsules and granules at room temperature.

• Protect capsules and granules from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• The injection will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 12:20:50.0

Modified: 2010-06-01 11:56:59.0

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