Last updated on June 4, 2025
Nexium is a prescription medicine used to treatheartburn (burn). It works by reducing acid production in the stomach, helping to relieve acid-related symptoms. Nexium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Nexium is prescribed in tablet form and contains esomeprazole. Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by reducing stomach acid production. Nexium works by blocking the proton pump, which is responsible for turning acid into potassium. By blocking the proton pump, Nexium can help to alleviate acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion. Nexium is usually taken once or twice a day, depending on your medical condition and how you react to it. Do not stop taking Nexium without talking with your doctor. Taking too much Nexium can cause serious stomach upset, especially if you take it twice a day.
Nexium may also be prescribed in capsule form to treatThis capsule contains esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor that works by reducing acid production in the stomach, helping to relieve acid-related symptoms. Nexium also can be used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Nexium is usually taken once or twice a day depending on how you react to it.
Nexium is the generic name of the drug esomeprazole. The active ingredient in Nexium is esomeprazole. The brand name for esomeprazole is omeprazole.
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.
Contains esomeprazole magnesiumWarning: This medicine can cause dangerous kidney damage if you use it more than needed.Sold and Supplied by Healthylife Pharmacy
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DescriptionWhat is esomeprazole?Esomeprazole is a prescription medicine used to treatPost-operative pain, dental pain, and lower abdominal pain. Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that helps reduce the production of acid in the stomach. Esomeprazole is used for the prevention of post-operative pain and dental pain. It is also used to reduce the incidence and duration of dental pain in children and adults with osteoarthritis of the tooth.
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AstraZeneca’s new Nexium-based gastro-resistant tablet may offer relief for symptoms of heartburn that have been linked to a sudden loss of stomach acid. But researchers have discovered that some people taking the drug for heartburn were also taking a different form of medication called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs.
“One of the most alarming symptoms of heartburn, which is often the most severe of all chronic conditions, is a loss of stomach acid. It’s important to treat your GERD before it becomes a chronic condition,” said lead author of a new study, Dr. Stephen Reaney.
Dr. Reaney, a gastroenterologist at the University of California San Francisco, and lead author of the new study, said they weren’t able to treat heartburn for just one week.
Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is the most common cause of death in the US. About 20 percent of the U. S. population suffer from heartburn. It’s a condition that causes frequent, painful heartburn. Heartburn is typically mild, and often resolves after treatment ends.
In the new study, the researchers compared the effect of two proton pump inhibitors on people with heartburn who were taking Prilosec, an anti-obesity drug. The study found that people taking Prilosec for heartburn were more likely to have heartburn than people taking an anti-obesity drug that was not taken.
“This is a significant advance for AstraZeneca,” Reaney said.
“The drug can help with acid reflux and heartburn by inhibiting the PPIs, making it easier for patients to manage their acid reflux without taking too much acid.”
Reaney said that Prilosec had no effect on heartburn symptoms. They were just two weeks after their study was published. But they are still experiencing a dramatic drop in acid levels.
“Prilosec’s ability to help patients manage acid reflux symptoms and improve their overall quality of life may have implications for the future of the drug,” he said.
Prilosec, sold under the brand name Nexium in the US, was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1999. In 2004, AstraZeneca re-approved its Nexium-based heartburn treatment for sale in the UK. But it faced price increases and patent expirations after the FDA granted an exclusive rights to AstraZeneca’s heartburn drug Prilosec in the US in 2004.
The new study showed that Prilosec was actually working better than Prilosec’s other drugs, such as Losec, a cancer treatment drug. In addition, the study found that the drug was also significantly better tolerated by the heartburn patients taking Nexium compared to those taking a different form of medication called Nexium. But the study was short-term and showed no statistically significant difference in heartburn symptoms, which could not be explained.
“It’s important to consider the long-term benefits and the long-term risks that could be associated with using Prilosec,” Reaney said. “This is a potential new therapy for patients who have been on Prilosec for heartburn for years and it could potentially have a significant impact on quality of life.”
In addition to the new study, Dr. Reaney said he is working on a more detailed study to determine if Nexium may be a safer, longer-lasting drug for patients. He said that while Nexium was a better drug than Prilosec, its effect on acid reflux symptoms was still small and was still unclear.
“I think we can be very optimistic with this study.”
“If there’s a clear benefit, we can make a statement,” Reaney said.
“There is not one, single, single, long-term, clear benefit, and it does seem like it’s a very important drug for patients,” he said.
The study was published in the journal,. It is a study of people taking Prilosec for heartburn and is being funded by AstraZeneca.
In addition to its researchers, AstraZeneca is the maker of Nexium-based anti-obesity drugs, Prilosec, a heartburn treatment, and Losec, a cancer treatment.
I was in my late 30’s and the weight gain was a lot and I was losing it all in a day or two. I lost my weight and have regained it. I was eating as much as I want and my appetite is increasing so that was my main problem.
I took over the counter acid pills that I could not tolerate. The last time I took acid pills, I took 20 milligrams of Nexium for 3 days. I got my first stomach pain. I was so tired I decided to take 20 milligrams. I took the Nexium for 12 hours for 6 days. The first week I took the acid pills I was on a higher dose (20 milligrams). It took 6 days for my stomach to get better. I took 20 milligrams and the next day I took 40 milligrams. It took 3 days for my stomach to get better. I was still on acid pills. My stomach pain was worse than ever. I was in pain all day long and had no appetite. I was having diarrhea and my bowel movements were not getting better. I had a bad cough, had stomach ulcers, and had to take over the counter medicines to manage the stomach pain. My symptoms were gone after taking the acid pills. I went to the ER and they said I was in a serious condition. I had to call the doctors. I am very sorry that I am doing this again. I am also very sorry for what I have done. I am very sorry. I am also very sorry that I took the acid pills.
I have had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for over 10 years. I have been on protonix and protonix for 3 years. I have had GERD for 1 year. I have been taking over the counter acid-supplements for over 2 years. I have had GERD for the past two years, but the symptoms of GERD are getting worse. I am experiencing frequent heartburn, indigestion, and I am having some gas. I am now at 50/50 and have been on 2 protonix pills. I am very angry and I don’t know what to do. I am very angry. I am angry. I am angry that I took the acid pills.
I have taken a lot of acid pills and have been experiencing heartburn. I have had gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, and indigestion. I am now in the ER and I am going to take a long breath to help me through my symptoms.
I am so angry with myself,andthe doctors. I am angry with myself because I feel so alone. I am angry because I am so alone in my symptoms. I am angry because I am alone.
I am angry because I am angry. I am angry because I am angry because I am angry.
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