Nexium has the active ingredient called esomeprazole magnesium. This medicine is prescribed to treat conditions that involve the intestines, stomach and esophagus. Also commonly called "the purple pill," nexium is capsule that is purple and has gold rings. The number of rings will be two or three, depending on how strong it is.
Nexium Manufacturer
AstraZeneca is the maker of Nexium.
Uses
Nexium has been licensed for the prevention and treatment of many conditions that include:
- Treating the symptoms of GERD
- Treating erosive esophagitis
- Preventing ulcers of the stomach in those that take NSAIDs that include ibuprofen
- Treating H.pylori infections
- Treating conditions that are pathological hypersecretory, where the stomach over produces acid as occurs with Zollinger-ellison syndrome.
Nexium - What it does
Nexium is part of the group of medicines called PPIs. It works to reduce how much acid your stomach makes by blocking the sites that produce acid.
Benefits
Nexium lowers your stomach's amount of acid to help reduce heartburn and other symptoms of GERD. Also, when the levels of acid in the stomach are reduced, the damage that excessive acid has caused can begin to heal.
Information about dosing
Your doctor will recommend a dosage of Nexium that is appropriate for you according to a few factors that include:
- What condition is being treated
- Other medical problems that you might have
- What other medicines you might be currently taking
- You should never change your dosage unless your doctor tells you to
Nexium side effects
Whenever you take a medication, there is the risk for side effects. There is a risk of side effects while taking Nexium. You may not have side effects with Nexium, however. If you do experience side effects they will likely be minor and probably will not need to be treated. .
Frequently reported side effects might include: Diarrhea, flatulence, headache, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain and dry mouth.