Esomeprazole Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Common Esomeprazole Names:
Online Esomeprazole Use Indication:
Your
doctor will tell you how and when to take Esomeprazole. Esomeprazole is
available as a capsule, which comes in different dosage
strengths. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is right for
you.
Taking Esomeprazole should be part of your usual routine so that you
do not forget to take it. Esomeprazole capsules should be taken at
least one hour before meals and at the same time every day. The
capsules should also be swallowed whole, never chewed or
crushed. If you have a hard time swallowing capsules, you can
empty a capsule into a tablespoon of applesauce. The applesauce
should be eaten right away and never stored for later use. The
pellets should not be chewed or crushed.
Heartburn Medication
Esomeprazole Side Effects:
Esomeprazole can
cause side effects. The most common side effects are:
Headache
Diarrhea
Abdominal Pain
Precautions on using Esomeprazole
Heartburn
Medication
Call your
doctor immediately if:
Your symptoms worsen during Esomeprazole treatment or do not go away
by the end of your treatment.
You notice any itching, skin rash, fever, swelling of the face,
or difficulty breathing while taking Esomeprazole - these may be signs
that you are allergic to the medicine and you may need emergency
medical help
You notice any side effects or any other symptoms that you are
concerned about
You have any questions or concerns about your treatment
Heartburn Medication
Esomeprazole Drug Interaction:
We cannot
predict what will happen to any particular individual. Drug
interactions can occur in individual patients receiving
concurrent medications. When any drug is prescribed, the
possibility of drug interactions should always be considered.
You should consult your doctor concerning your specific
treatment. Remember to tell your doctor or pharmacist all the
medications that you are taking and include those that you take
without a prescription. This is important if your doctor needs
to adjust the dosage of any of your medications.
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