Generic name: esomeprazole sodium (injection)
Brand name: Nexium I.V.
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors
What is Nexium Injection?
Nexium injection is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Nexium injection is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium I.V. is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Nexium injection is also used to lower the risk of a stomach ulcer bleeding again after an endoscopy treatment.
Warnings
Nexium I.V. may cause new or worsening symptoms of lupus. Tell your doctor if you have joint pain and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.
Esomeprazole can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.
Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.
You may be more likely to have a broken bone while using Nexium I.V. long term.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Nexium I.V. if:
you also take medicine that contains rilpivirine (Edurant, Complera, Juluca, Odefsey);
you had breathing problems, kidney problems, or a severe allergic reaction after taking esomeprazole in the past; or
you are allergic to e...
