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Generic Nexium-EsomeprazoleGeneric Nexium-Esomeprazole is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which block the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the same class include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex) and pantoprazole (Protonix). Chemically, esomeprazole is very similar to omeprazole. Proton pump inhibitors are used for the treatment of conditions such as stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome which all are caused by stomach acid. Esomeprazole, like other proton-pump inhibitors , blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this allows the stomach and esophagus to heal. Esomeprazole was approved by the FDA in February, 2001. | |||||||
PreparationsCapsules: 40 mg | |||||||
StorageStore at room temperature, 15-30°C (59-86°F) in a tightly closed container. | |||||||
DosingFor GERD, 20 or 40 mg of esomeprazole is given once daily for 4-8 weeks. For the treatment of H. pylori, 40 mg is administered once daily in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 10 days. Esomeprazole capsules should be administered one hour before meals, swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed. Patients with difficulty swallowing can open the capsule and mix the pellets with applesauce. The applesauce should not be hot and the pellets should not be chewed or crushed. | |||||||
Drug InteractionEsomeprazole potentially can increase the concentration in blood of diazepam (Valium) by decreasing the elimination of diazepam in the liver. Esomeprazole may have fewer drug interactions than omeprazole. | |||||||
PregnancyUse of Generic Nexium-Esomeprazole in pregnant women has not been adequately evaluated. | |||||||
Nursing MothersGeneric Nexium-Esomeprazole has not been adequately studied in nursing women. | |||||||
Side EffectsGeneric Nexium-Esomeprazole , like other PPIs, is well-tolerated. The most common side effects are diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, headaches, rash and dizziness. Nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps and water retention occur infrequently. | |||||||
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