We get affected by many health problems in our day to day life. Gastric ulcer is one of the most dreadful health problems caused to human life. To get rid of such problems you can use Nexium i.e. Esomeprazole which works very effectively. Esomeprazole is in a class of drugs called PPIs i.e. Proton Pump Inhibitors which blocks the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the same class include omeprazole Prilosec, Lansoprazole, Prevacid, Rabeprazole, Aciphex, and Pantoprazole, Protonix. It is also used for the treatment of conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome which all are caused by stomach acid and also duodenal ulcers gastro esophageal reflux disease GERD.

Many medicines are available in the market to treat this disorder. But Nexium is considered to be the best of them. It should be consumed as directed by the physician. 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.

Nexium Esomeprazole capsules should be administered one hour before meals by swallowing it whole and should not be crushed or chewed. For the treatment of H. pylori 40 mg is administered once daily in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 10 days. 20 or 40 mg of esomeprazole is given once daily for 4-8 weeks for GERD. Follow your doctors instructions strictly for fast recovery. Take this medicine for the full time of the course advised to you, even if you begin to feel better soon.

Esomeprazole is well-tolerated like other PPIs. The most common side effects are Vomiting, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Nausea, Headaches, Rashes, Fast Heartbeat, Fever, Hives Indigestion, Itching, Loss of Appetite, Pain in Stomach, side, or abdomen or swelling of the Eyelids or around the Eyes, possibly radiating to the back Puffiness, Face, Lips or Tongue. Even Red irritated Eyes and Red Skin Lesions often with a purple center Shortness of breath Skin rash Sore throat Sores Ulcers or white spots in mouth or on skin Tightness in chest unusual tiredness or weakness Vomiting Wheezing Yellow eyes or lips may also be seen. Some infrequently symptoms may occur such as – Abnormal Heartbeat, Weakness, Nervousness, Joint or Muscle Pain, Leg Cramps and Water Retention. If any of the symptoms sound bothersome to you, please consult your doctor immediately.

Esomeprazole 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.
The absorption of certain drugs may be affected by stomach acidity. Therefore esomeprazole and other PPIs that reduce stomach acid also reduce the absorption and concentration in blood of ketoconazole Nizoral and increase the absorption and concentration in blood of digoxin Lanoxin. This may lead to reduced effectiveness of ketoconazole or increased digoxin toxicity respectively.

In case of overdose call your lo

Esomeprazole is approved for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD and in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin Biaxin for the treatment of patients with ulcers and H. pylori infection. Since it is very similar to omeprazole it also is likely that it will be used for the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Nexium i.e.Esomeprazole can be used for other uses also. Please ask your pharmacist or doctor for more information.