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Nexium

  • Classed as a proton pump inhibitor
  • Reduces symptoms of acid reflux
  • Helps to prevent cancer of the oesophagus
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Nexium is utilized in the treatment of certain stomach and oesophagus problems like ulcers, hyperacidity, indigestion, and more. As it works to help decrease the levels of acid in the stomach walls, it offers immediate relief to conditions such as persistent coughing, swallowing difficulties, and even heartburns.

What is Nexium?

A Proton Pump Inhibitor kind of drug, Nexium work is to reduce the produced acid in our stomach. Nexium is commonly used to treat GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), indigestion, peptic ulcer and some other intestines diseases as well as the oesophagus.

How does Nexium work?

Nexium is a potent PPI medication or Proton Pump Inhibitor, a kind of medicine used to stop the production of acid in the walls of our stomach. PPIs like Nexium aids in preventing secretion of acid inside the stomach. They had a big impact in the parietal cells inside the walls of the stomach. This helps the release of hydrochloric acid that is used to absorb certain minerals and vitamins such as vitamin B12. Nexium offers relief for a wide array of stomach related ailments. It works by blocking the proton pump in the stomach and inhibiting the production of acid within the stomach. It blocks  the production of harmful acids in the stomach and provides relief for acid reflux problems.

Nexium and its benefits

Nexium is taken for the treatment of a particular oesophagus and stomach problems like indigestion, hyperacidity, ulcers, and more. As it works to facilitate in lowering the acid level in our stomach walls, it also gives fast relief to situations such as swallowing difficulties, persistent coughing, and even heartburns. It supports the stomach environment to recover from the damages made by acid within the stomach and esophagus, preventing a certain ulcer, or yet cancer in the esophagus.

Nexium and how to use it

Usage of Nexium should be prescribed by your doctor. Assess the product information leaflet to learn more on the administration and proper usage of the drug. Nexium is commonly administered for a maximum of four to eight weeks period. The doctor may endorse a second wave of treatment if needed. Taking a Nexium tablet with a glass of water of around 8 ounces is recommended. You may take the tablet one hour before any meal. Do not chew, crush, or break the capsule if you are taking the delayed-release capsule type of Nexium. To make swallowing at ease, you may split up the capsule and pour the substance in a spoon with applesauce. Immediately follow it with a glass of water.

Right dosage of Nexium

Nexium may be in a form of capsule or the delayed release form. The rapid release capsule can initiate the medicine to break down easily by the acid in our stomach walls. Treatment can persist for a period of time ranging from a maximum of 4 to 8 week. Nexium is a prescription basis medication. You can buy the lowest strength offered in pharmacies. 10 mg is the lowest dose available.

Other strengths offered are 20 and 40 milligrams.
20 milligrams of Nexium once a day for a period of 4 weeks is recommended to 18 years old and above patients with duodenal ulcer and stomach infection. For duodenal ulcer triggered by Helicobacter pylori illness of patients from 18 years old and above, take twice a day of 20 milligrams for 10 days. For gastric ulcer patients, 18 years of age and older, take 40 milligrams once a day for a period of 4-8 weeks of treatment. For 18 years old and above patients suffering from GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, take once a day of 20 milligrams Nexium for 4 weeks.

Note that this medicine has not been prescribed among children 2 years old and below and so it is not intended to be prescribed on pediatric patients at the said age range. It is important that you follow the doctor’s instructions on how to take the medication, and read carefully the product information leaflet for supplementary information about Nexium.

Precautions and side effects

Inform your doctor right away if any of the following side effects after taking Nexium is experienced:
  • Tremors
  • Kidney problems
  • Watery diarrhoea
  • Bloody stool
  • Irregular heart rate
  • Joint pain
  • Dizziness
  • Seizures or convulsions
  • Heart palpitations
  • Blood in urine
  • Worsening Lupus symptoms (Skin rash, redness, etc.)
  • Muscle pain
  • Rapid weight gain
  • Severe stomach pains
  • Jittery
  • Frequent urination
  • Coughing
Taking Nexium for a prolonged period of time can bring up the progress of Fundic Gland Polyps in the stomach. Consulting with your doctor for the possible health risk is highly suggested.  You may have Vitamin B12 deficiency breakdown if you have been using Nexium for more than 3 years. Consult your doctor on how you can properly manage your health condition during the treatment process. 

The most commonly known side effects of Nexium are:

  • Dryness of mouth
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Mild diarrhoea
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
These side effects listed above are not exclusive. Some other patients can feel other difficult effects from taking Nexium. Ask your doctor for additional medical guidance when faced with adverse side effects. Nexium can also result in some kidney problems. Check with your physician if you are frequently urinating, less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine. The prescription can cause or trigger lupus indicators among patients.

Advice your doctor if you experience muscle and joint pains, or if you have skin rashes in your cheeks or arms that can be damaging when exposed to direct heat of the sun.
Furthermore, you can sustain a broken bone when taking Nexium for a prolonged period of time. Consult with your physician on how to prevent these health threats while under the medication.

How to buy Nexium online?

You can easily purchase Nexium online at Undoctored. First, you need to secure an online consultation with a medical physician and only then your order will be given. The online consultation will confirm that Nexium is the right prescription for your medical situation.

Lansoprazole vs Nexium 

Nexium is a branded form of Esomeprazole. A study documented at ncbi.nlm.nih.gov revealed that when using a 40 mg dose of Esomeprazole, it has a better effect in resolving acid reflux, erosive esophagitis to be exact, than taking Lansoprazole 30mg. Which acid reflux medicine works better for you? Consult with your GP about your medical condition and they will help you decide into getting the proper drug in treating your acid reflux.  
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