Nexium is a prescription drug that has been found to be extremely effective in the treatment of acid related indications and illnesses like GERD and peptic ulcer rebleeding. The main ingredient of this medicine is esomeprazole and belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs for short. This medicine functions by preventing the manufacture of acid in the stomach. This is done by affecting the cells that form the stomach lining who are the main culprits responsible for the production of acids in the stomach. Nexium hence helps to lower the quantity of acid produced in the stomach which in turn provides instant relief to the symptoms of heartburns, peptic ulcers and GERD.
Nexium is made by Astra Zeneca. It is available in the form of pills and is commonly referred to as the purple pill. It is advisable to inform your doctor of all the OTC and prescription medications that you are already using in order to prevent unwanted drug reactions before beginning Nexium.
The common adverse effects that have been found in people who have been using Nexium include constipation, dryness of moth, nausea and tummy aches. But most of these are minor and disappear after you get attuned to the medicine. Suppose you happen to experience more sever adverse effects like swallowing and breathing difficulties, blisters and skin peeling, hives, itching, hoarseness and inflammation of hands, feet and other parts of the body, make sure that you inform your doctor about it immediately.
This medication should be avoided if you are sensitive to any ingredient of the medicine and by pregnant and lactating women. Nexium is also given to avert ulcers for people who are at high risk of developing them with the constant use of NSAIDs for years at a stretch.
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