Neksium 40 Mg

Description Of Neksium 40 Mg

Neksium 40 MG Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of stomach ulcers, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and other acidity related disorders. It decreases the acid produced in the stomach and also helps in the healing of ulcers.

Neksium 40 Mg Chemical Name

Esomeprazole

Neksium 40 Mg Manufacturer

AstraZeneca

Uses of Neksium 40 Mg

• Erosive Esophagitis
• Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
• Helicobacter pylori Infection
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

What is Neksium 40 Mg?

Neksium 40 Tablet is used for Gastric ulcers, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Peptic ulcer, Acidity, Zollinger-ellison syndrome, Helicobacter pylori infection and other conditions. Neksium 40 Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Neksium 40 Tablet works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

How Neksium 40 Mg working

Neksium 40 mg Tablet is a PPI. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the belly which helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn

How is Neksium 40 Mg used?

• Neksium 40 Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions, and symptoms:
• Gastric ulcers
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Peptic ulcer
• Acidity

Neksium 40 Mg Indications

Take Neksium 40 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. This tablet should be taken an hour before food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed with this tablet.

Dosage

Take the missed dose as soon as you memorize. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

Contact your health care physician immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, and headache.

Contraindication

• Clopidogrel
• Ketoconazole
• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Nelfinavir

Adverse effects

• Nausea
• Flatulence
• Stomach pain
• Skin rash
• Irregular heartbeat
• Severe diarrhea

Precautions And Warnings

Before using Neksium 40 Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products, allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions. Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the tablet. Take as directed by your health care physician or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Drinking alcohol, smoking, as well as family history of osteoporosis increases risk of osteoporosis while taking this medication

• Lactation
• May increase risk of lupus
• May increase risk of osteoporosis
• Take caution in paediatric individuals

Storage

• Do not store above 30°C.
• Keep the container tightly closed in order to protect from humidity.