Esomeprazole
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
NexIUM?;NexIUM? I.V.
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Esomeprazole?;Mylan-Esomeprazole;Nexium?
Uses
- It is used to stop or treat GI (gastrointestinal) ulcers caused by infection.
- It is used to stop or treat ulcers of the swallowing tube (esophagus).
- It is used to treat syndromes caused by lots of stomach acid.
- Esomeprazole helps avoid harm to the GI (gastrointestinal) tract caused by stomach acid or infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take 1 hour before the first meal of the day.
- Capsule:
- Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of capsule on applesauce. Do not chew.
- Those who have feeding tubes may make a liquid. Empty contents of capsule into a 60 mL syringe with 50 mL of water. Replace plunger and shake for 15 seconds. Flush feeding tube before and after this drug is taken.
- Granules:
- Mix 2.5 mg or 5 mg granules with 1 teaspoon (5 mL) and the 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg granules with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of water; let them sit for a few minutes. Mix and drink.
- Rinse cup with more water and drink.
- Those who have feeding tubes may make a liquid. Empty contents of packet into syringe with 5 or 15 mL of water. Replace plunger and shake. Let sit for a few minutes. Refill syringe with water, shake, and flush feeding tube.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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