Are there any side effects to taking Nexium 24hr?
Nexium 24HR treats frequent heartburn. Common Nexium side effects include headache and nausea. Serious side effects of Nexium include kidney damage and bone fractures. Board-certified physicians medically review Drugwatch content to ensure its accuracy and quality.
How is Nexium used in the treatment of Gerd?
Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
What kind of interactions are there with Nexium?
Nexium Drug Interactions 1 Any product that contains iron. 2 Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil). 3 Coumadin, Jantoven (warfarin). 4 Fortovase (saquinavir). 5 Lanoxin (digoxin). 6 (more items)
How long does it take to heal from Nexium?
Use Nexium exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually given for 4 to 8 weeks only. Your doctor may recommend a second course of treatment if you need additional healing time. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
How long does it take to thicken Nexium capsules?
Shake the syringe; leave 2 to 3 minutes to thicken. Shake the syringe and inject through the nasogastric or gastric tube within 30 minutes. For the 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg strengths, add 15 mL of water, and follow the instructions above.
What’s the correct dosage of Nexium for delayed release?
NEXIUM For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension should be administered as follows: Empty the contents of a 2.5 mg or 5 mg packet into a container containing 5 mL of water. For the 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg strengths, the contents of a packet should be emptied into a container containing 15 mL of water. Stir. Leave 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.