Generic Nexium Tablets for GERD Treatment

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Generic Nexium Tablets (Esomeprazole Magnesium) are used in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Risk Reduction of NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcer, H. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

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  • 1. Generic Nexium TabletsGeneric Nexium Tablets are used totreat many gastric problems. The activeingredient contained in Generic Nexium(Nexpro Tablets) is EsomeprazoleMagnesium, a compound that inhibitsgastric acid secretion. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland

2. Generic Nexium TabletsStructureEsomeprazole Magnesium is a white toslightly colored crystalline powder whichis slightly soluble in water. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 3. Generic Nexium TabletsIndicationsGeneric Nexium Tablets (EsomeprazoleMagnesium) are used in the treatment ofGastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD), Risk Reduction of NSAID-AssociatedGastric Ulcer, H. pyloriEradication to Reduce the Risk ofDuodenal Ulcer Recurrence, PathologicalHypersecretory Conditions IncludingZollinger-Ellison Syndrome. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 4. Generic Nexium TabletsRecommended DosageGeneric Nexium tablets should be taken at leastone hour before meals.Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)Recommended Adult Dose: 20 mg or 40 mg OnceDaily for 4 to 8 WeeksPediatric Dose for 1-11 years: 10 mg or 20 mgOnce Daily, up to 8 WeeksPediatric Dose for 12-17 years: 20 mg or 40 mgOnce Daily, up to 8 Weeks The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 5. Generic Nexium TabletsRecommended DosageRisk Reduction of NSAID-Associated GastricUlcer:Recommended Adult Dose: 20 mg or 40 mg OnceDaily for up to 6 monthsPathological Hypersecretory ConditionsIncluding Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome:Recommended Adult Dose: 40 mg Twice Daily The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 6. Generic Nexium TabletsRecommended DosageH. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk ofDuodenal Ulcer Recurrence :Triple Therapy:The recommended adult dosage is GenericNexium 40 mg once daily for 10 Days,Amoxicillin 1000 mg twice daily for 10 Days andClarithromycin 500 mgtwice daily for 10 Days. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 7. Generic Nexium TabletsWarnings and Precautions:Symptomatic response to Generic Nexium(Nexpro) does not preclude the presence ofgastric malignancyAtrophic gastritis has been noted on biopsywith long-term omeprazole therapyGeneric Nexium inhibits gastric acid secretionand may interfere with the absorption of drugswhere gastric pH is an important determinantof bioavailability. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 8. Generic Nexium TabletsWarnings and Precautions:Patients treated with proton pumpinhibitors and warfarin concomitantly mayneed to be monitored for increases in INRand prothrombin timeGeneric Nexium may reduce the plasmalevels of atazanavirConcomitant treatment with a combinedinhibitor of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4, suchas voriconazole, may result in more thandoubling of the esomeprazole exposure. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 9. Generic Nexium TabletsOverdosage:Overdose symptoms of Nexpro werevariable, but included confusion,drowsiness, blurred vision, tachycardia,nausea, diaphoresis, flushing,headache, dry mouth, and otheradverse reactions similar to those seenin normal clinical experience.There is no specific antidote forEsomeprazole. In the event of GenericNexium overdosage, treatment shouldbe symptomatic and supportive. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 10. Generic Nexium TabletsContraindicationsGeneric Nexium is contraindicated inpatients with known hypersensitivityto Esomeprazole Magnesium or anyinactive component of the medicationor to substituted benzimidazoles.Hypersensitivity reactions likeangioedema and anaphylacticreaction/shock have been known tohave occured with Generic Nexiumuse. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 11. Generic Nexium TabletsSide Effects of Nexpro TabletsMost common side effects due to Nexpro use:Adult use (18 years of age and above) (incidencerate of 1% or more):Headache, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, abdominalpain, constipation, and dry mouthPediatric use (1 - 17 years of age) (incidence ratemore than 1%):Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, andsomnolence The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 12. Generic Nexium TabletsEsomeprazole Magnesium TabletsNexpro Tablets manufactured byTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., IndiaFor more information Click Here The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland