Product Details:
Nexium (Esomeprazole)
Rx: Only available by prescription
Please note: The international version of brand Nexium is a tablet not a capsule. This is the same drug and not a generic.
Brand Nexium is also manufactured internationally under the name Neksium.
Brand Name Options
- Manufacturer:
AstraZeneca
Quantity:
Generic Options - Manufacturer: Generic
Quantity:
What are Generics? A generic
drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality,
how it is taken, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available
on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients
as the brand-name and works the same way in the body in the same amount of time.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is the generics
are less expensive and may look slightly different (e.g. different shape or color),
as trademark laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large
sums of money to invent a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies
can manufacture a copy of the brand-name drug and sell it at substantial discounts.
Description
This medicine is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux. It may be used in combination with two antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, gas, headache, nausea, and stomach pain. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience unusual tiredness or persistent sore throat. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience chest pain; fast heartbeat; fever or chills; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or unusual bruising or bleeding. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.