Alternate Name:Pharmapure RX Esomep-EZS
Description:Nexium treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, and stomach ulcers. The generic version of Nexium is esomeprazole magnesium. For a supply of 30 oral tablets of Nexium Delayed-Release Capsules 40 mg is approximately $287. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Nexium discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.
Dosage Form:Capsule Delayed Release
Administration Route:By mouth
Drug Class:Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor, Gastrointestinal Agent
Generic Available:Yes
Strength:20 MG
Warnings:Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lupus, vitamin B12 deficiency, or osteoporosis. This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problems, including acute tubulointerstitial nephritisIncreased risk of broken bones in the hip, wrist, or spine (more likely if used several times per day or longer than 1 year)Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)LupusFundic gland polyps (abnormal growth in the upper part of your stomach) This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bloody or black stools
Food Warnings:Do not use esomeprazole if you are also using medicines that contain rilpivirine., Some medicines can affect how esomeprazole works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Atazanavir, cilostazol, diazepam, digoxin, erlotinib, ketoconazole, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, nelfinavir, rifampin, saquinavir, St John's wort, tacrolimus, voriconazoleBlood thinner (including clopidogrel or warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Iron supplements, This medicine can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
InactiveActive ingredient: Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsule
Inactive drug administration unit =Inactive drug unitNexium Delayed-Release Capsules =abbyNexium Delayed-Release CapsulesStomach Drug Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Riociguat (Adempas) medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in individuals with heart failure who are at risk for worsening of symptoms. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Ciclosporin in individuals with hepatic impairment who are at increased risk for developing postoperative gastric ulcers, severe stomach pain, or severe vomiting.
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Overview
What is Nexium 24HR?
Nexium 24HR is a brand name for esomeprazole magnesium, a proton pump inhibitor. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, an eating disorder characterized by frequent heartburn and stomach discomfort. Nexium 24HR is the first FDA-approved drug to treat this condition. It is also a prescription drug and requires a valid prescription to be written. Nexium 24HR is a combination of two medications: Nexium 24HR and esomeprazole magnesium. Esomeprazole magnesium is an antacid, which is meant for acid reflux rather than protoniasis. Nexium 24HR is effective at treating GERD and other acid-related conditions. It is also used to treat symptoms of heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
How Does Nexium 24HR Work?
Nexium 24HR works by blocking the enzyme proton pump. This reduces acid production in the stomach. Nexium 24HR is designed to treat symptoms of an eating disorder such as frequent heartburn and heartburn. Nexium 24HR prevents the production of acid in the stomach, which causes acid reflux disease. Nexium 24HR is also effective at managing symptoms of acid reflux disease and GERD. It is also used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. It may be prescribed for patients who cannot take a proton pump inhibitor.
What is the Difference between Nexium 24HR and Nexium 24HR?
Nexium 24HR is the generic version of Nexium. It comes in the form of tablets that are taken once a day. They contain 20 mg of Esomeprazole Magnesium as a proton pump inhibitor and 20 mg of Nexium 24HR as a generic equivalent. Both Nexium 24HR and Nexium 24HR are used to treat a condition known as acid reflux. Nexium 24HR is a proton pump inhibitor, while Nexium 24HR is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Esomeprazole magnesium is meant for acid reflux rather than protoniasis. The 20 mg of Esomeprazole Magnesium is intended for use as an acid blocker. In addition, Esomeprazole magnesium may be taken with or without food.
Nexium 24HR works by blocking the enzyme that breaks down esomeprazole magnesium. This stops acid production in the stomach, reducing acid reflux disease and reflux disease symptoms. Nexium 24HR is a proton pump inhibitor, meaning it blocks the production of acid in the stomach. Nexium 24HR is effective at treating symptoms of acid reflux disease and GERD. It is also effective at preventing heartburn and GERD.
Nexium 24HR is effective at treating symptoms of acid reflux and GERD. It is also effective at preventing heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Esomeprazole magnesium may be taken with or without food.
Nexium 24HR Once Daily Dosing Tablets provide lasting relief from frequent heartburn and acid reflux. Nexium 24HR 20mg esomeprazole tablets are for the lasting symptomatic relief of frequent heartburn, acid regurgitation and other symptoms associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux
8 x 10 tablets
8 g of the active substance is powder for oral solution with minty feel.5 g of the acidifying liquor is dissolved in water for swallowing.15 ml of the disintegrating syrup is for oral use
Take this medication preferably at the same time each day. Do not take for more than 14 days unless directed by a doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not give to children under 12 years of age
• Take 1 tablet per day. • The recommended adult dose is 20mg (1 tablet) daily for 7 days. • The recommended dose is 2 g daily • Take 1 tablet per day • Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. • For children (8 years or younger) (Recommended Dose of 20 mg daily for Adults)
Side effects:Symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, or acid may occur. • Nausea or vomiting may be a symptom of hypersensitivity to the active substance or liquor. • Gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, or indigestion may occur. • Rarely, ulceration or bleeding of the stomach or esophagus (bleeding) may occur. • Discoloration of the oily diet, increased appetite and weight gain may occur. • Use in elderly: • Take 20 mg daily for up to 14 days. • If no improvement after 4 weeks, consult your doctor.
How long does Nexium 24HR work?The effects of Nexium 24HR are typically felt in as little as 1-2 hours after ingestion. • How long does Nexium 24HR last? • How long does Nexium 24HR work?
Is Nexium 24HR for short term use?Yes, Nexium 24HR can be used for long-term relief of frequent heartburn and acid reflux
Can I take Nexium 24HR daily?Yes, you can take Nexium 24HR daily. • Can I take Nexium 24HR daily?
What should I do if Nexium 24HR doesn't work?If you experience any side effects or allergic reactions, stop taking Nexium 24HR and contact a doctor immediately. Allergic reactions can include rash, itching or swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain, swelling of the limbs or face, shortness of breath, and tingling sensations in the skin. Allergic reactions can occur in all but raresied skin states and are usually mild. Nexium 24HR should not be used if you have had an allergic reaction to esomeprazole or any other ingredients in the medication. If you experience side effects or severe allergic reactions, stop taking the medication and contact a doctor right away.
Please Note
Always read the label. If you have any concerns about taking this medication, please read it. Cons And DifferencesNexium 24HR is a prescription medication and should be used under the medical supervision and guidance of a healthcare professional. Before taking this product, let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions, liver or kidney problems, or any other health problems. • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Nexium 24HR. • If you are taking theliress 20mg capsules for acid reflux, take it approximately 1 hour before or 2 hours after Nexium 24HR to avoid potential absorption of the drug. • If you are taking Nexium 24HR or aliress 20mg capsules for acid reflux, do not take them.
TheNew Zealandgroup will be buying a majority stake in AstraZeneca’s US US-based global pharmaceutical company, Teva Pharmaceuticals.
The deal, announced on Thursday, is expected to create “another significant, and a significant profit potential” in the US, Teva chief executive officer Andrew Witty said.
“This is a very important development and we expect to see further significant development within a reasonable timeframe” Witty said.
The deal follows a US approval last month for the US-based company to sell US-based Abilify, a blockbuster medicine for hypertension and acid reflux that’s been a household name for the last few years, Pfizer’s US sales manager Mikel Rosewell said.
The US approval will give Teva a huge slice of its US drug sales to Pfizer, US pharmaceutical group, as well as its US-based American drug group, AstraZeneca, Pfizer’s head of pharmaceuticals at the time.
“We are looking forward to this potential and we’re excited about the potential to further expand our sales in the US,” he added.
Pfizer’s US sales are expected to be worth US$4.6 billion (US$4.5 billion) in 2004, the group’s annual financial report states.
The US market for Abilify, a blockbuster cancer drug for cancer patients, was valued at US$16 billion in 2002, according to Pfizer. In 2002, sales in the US were up 15% over 2002 levels, according to the research firm Pfizer.
Pfizer and Teva had agreed to sell the US Abilify unit in 2005, as part of a US deal to strengthen Pfizer’s portfolio of generic and brand drugs.
Teva said in an e-mailed statement it “continues to plan” to expand the US Abilify unit in the next few years. Pfizer said it will seek to develop a generic version of the company’s US-based drug, Nexium, which is made by Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline.Pfizer said it expects to be able to expand its global sales of Abilify in the next few years. It said its Abilify sales will grow from US$4.5 billion in 2004 to US$7.1 billion in 2005.The US group’s shares fell 12% on the New Zealand daily market closing at $30.75 on Friday, after the company announced it had agreed to buy US-based Teva Pharmaceuticals, in which it will own 80% of the company’s stake.
The company has been operating in the US since 2004, with US sales increasing in the region by 30% to US$1.5 billion in 2004. Pfizer said it will seek to expand its US Abilify sales in the US to US$7.1 billion in 2005.
The company has already partnered with AstraZeneca, US group, to launch a new treatment for heartburn.
The US-based drugmaker’s US sales of Abilify have been growing, driven by the US market for its drug.
Pfizer said it would continue to fund research and development of a generic version of its US drug Nexium, which is made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, and would seek to expand its US sales to US$3.8 billion in 2005.
Teva said it was “continued to support research and development of our Abilify pipeline” and “aims to continue to fund the future development of our Abilify pipeline as well”.The US group’s Abilify unit will be sold at a total value of US$2.5 billion in 2005.
Pfizer, the world’s largest drugmaker, said it had reached an agreement to sell the US Abilify unit to Teva Pharmaceuticals, in which it will own 80% of the company’s stake.Teva said it had “direct agreement” to acquire the US Abilify unit in 2005, and “direct agreement” to sell the US Abilify unit to Teva Pharmaceuticals in 2005.