Nexium (Esomeprazole)
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What is Nexium?
Esomeprazole (e-so-MEP-ra-zole) is a drug that is used to treat conditions of excess acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal ulcers and gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes esomeprazole is used along with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ). Esomeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
What is Nexium mups ?
In Canada Nexium drug is available as a peach colored mups tablet not a purple capsule. Nexium is supplied as tablets called mups, which are easy to swallow and dissolvable. It is manufactured by Astra to contain esomeprazole in a 24 hour slow release formulation.
What are the possible side effects of Nexium?
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 nexium 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, or constipation; or
- dry mouth.
Where to buy Nexium?
You may buy Nexium at www.affordabledrugs.com or by calling 1 800 887 6890. You may also buy the generic version of Nexium.
Nexium information links:
Nexium Information Webs
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC. web site
PDR consumer site about Nexium
Food & Drug Administration
Affordable Drugs information site including Nexium (Esomeprazole). Information at www.affordabledrugs.com or 1800-887-6890.
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