Nexium
Esomeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. They reduce stomach acid by switching off the acid pumps.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Esomeprazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 20mg · 40mg
Nexium is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Nexium depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Nexium details
- Alternative names
- esomeprazole
- Therapeutic class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Pharmacological class
- Gastric Acid Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of rilpivirine; hypersensitivity to proton pump inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flatulence; abdominal pain; dry mouth
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep bottle dry.
- Drug interactions
- Rilpivirine; Ketoconazole; Clopidogrel
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute interstitial nephritis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypomagnesaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Esomeprazole capsules for acid reflux and peptic ulcers. They reduce stomach acid by switching off the acid pumps.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits gastric H+/K+-ATPase proton pumps, raising the pH of the gastric lumen to protect structural linings.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Nexium names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Esomeprazole at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.