Nexium is a popular medicine that is also widely known under the generic name of Esomeprazole (this drug’s main ingredient). This medicine is an anti-ulcer agent and also an effective stomach acid pump inhibitor. It achieves its goal by gradually but effectively reducing the amount of acid that the patient’s stomach produces.
Nexium Indications

This drug is mainly prescribed to patients who are suffering from ulcers and for patients who have abnormally high stomach acidity. Nexium is a medicine that can also be taken in in order to treat Gerd (a medical condition that is also known as gastro esophageal reflux disease) and also Duodenal Ulcers. However, Esomeprazole can also be used for some other purposes that have not been listed here. Ask your personal physician for more information.
Nexium Warnings

Before you start to follow a treatment with this medicine you must alert your personal physician if you are suffering from known allergic reactions to this medicine or to any of its main ingredients. You must also tell your physician if you are allergic to any other substances (such as foods, dyes, preservatives or other medicines) before you start taking Nexium. This drug has not been thoroughly tested on pregnant patients (women). Animal studies did not show any dangerous birth defects that could have been attributed to this medicine. However, if you are pregnant, or if you are planning to become pregnant soon, you should ask your personal physician if you may start taking Nexium.

Nexium’s main ingredient (Esomeprazole) is not thought to be able to pass into the patient’s breast milk. However, if you are breastfeeding an infant, you should ask your personal healthcare provider if it is safe to start taking this medicine. Before you start to follow a treatment with this drug, you should alert your personal physician if you are suffering from any type of liver disease. Patients who have liver malfunctions or liver disorders are not regularly allowed to use this medicine, as Esomeprazole might begin to build up in the organism. Patients who have liver disorders but who have to use this medicine are regularly prescribed a smaller dose of Nexium. Their treatment should be regularly monitored.

During a treatment with Nexium, it is highly important that the patient should undergo regular medical examinations in order to see if your medical condition has improved. If your medical disorder (stomach acidity disturbances or ulcer) has not improved, you must alert your personal physician and ask him or her for further advice.
Nexium Intake Guidelines

If you are following a treatment with Nexium, you should take it exactly how your doctor has told you to. If you have any further questions regarding the treatment, you should consult a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. Carefully read the set of instructions from the medicine’s label. Your dose of this medicine should be taken about an hour before at least one of your regular meals. If you are taking Nexium pills, you should try to swallow the capsule as a whole (do not crush, chew or break it). If you cannot do that, you should sprinkle the pill’s contents into some apple sauce (or water) and take it right away.

What drug(s) may interact with esomeprazole?
•ampicillin
•diazepam
•digoxin
•iron salts
•itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, or other prescription medicines for fungus or yeast infections
•phenytoin
•warfarin

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking esomeprazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain or tightness
•dark yellow or brown urine
•shortness of breath
•skin rash
•unusual tiredness or fatigue

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•headache
•diarrhea or constipation
•flatulence (gas)
•nausea/vomiting
•dry mouth

What should I watch for while taking esomeprazole?
It can take several days of therapy with esomeprazole before your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.