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WebMD Health
26.08.2008 22:57:38
The drug allopurinol (Zyloprim), often prescribed to lower uric acid levels in adults who suffer the painful arthritic condition known as gout, also appears to help lower high blood pressure in teens, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Drug NameNexium (Esomeprazole) Drug UsesNexium is used for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in patients with a history of irritation and swelling of the esophagus when medicine cannot be taken by mouth. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. How TakenUse Nexium as directed by your doctor.
- Take Nexium by mouth with or without food.
- Take it around the same time every day.
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Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Nexium. Drug Class and MechanismNexium is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Nexium, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. StorageStore Nexium at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Nexium out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/PrecautionsDo not use Nexium if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Nexium or to similar medicines (e.g., omeprazole);
- you are taking an HIV protease inhibitor (e.g., atazanavir).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Important :
- Nexium may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Nexium with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms of a bleeding ulcer, such as black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or if you experience throat pain, chest pain, severe stomach pain, or trouble swallowing.
- Nexium may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Esomeprazole.
- Nexium should be used with caution in Asian patients; the risk of side effects may be increased in these patients.
- Nexium should be used with extreme caution in children; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nexium while you are pregnant. It is not known if Nexium is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Nexium.
No information about product pharmacokinetics.
Possible Side EffectsCheck with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
- constipation; diarrhea; dry mouth; gas; headache; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
- severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness.
More InformationNexium is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
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