Esomeprazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Nexium
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be
weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor
will make. For esomeprazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual
or allergic reaction to esomeprazole. Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy - Esomeprazole has not been studied in pregnant women.
However, esomeprazole has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems
in animal studies.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether esomeprazole passes in
human breast milk. Since this medicine has been shown to cause unwanted effects
in animals, it may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop
breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and
benefits of the medicine with your doctor.
Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in
adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use of
esomeprazole in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - This medicine has been tested and has not been
shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it
does in younger adults.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of esomeprazole. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Liver disease or a history of liver disease - This condition
may cause esomeprazole to build up in the body
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