The drug "Nexium": reviews and applications

Medicinal product "Nexium" refers to synthetic drugs that can reduce the secretion of hydrochloric acid during the therapy of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach.

Therapeutic effect of the medicine "Nexium"

The patient's feedback allows us to conclude that the agent effectively affects the gastric mucosa, reducing acid secretion. The therapeutic purpose allows the use of a medicine for the healing of inflammation, ulcerative defects and erosion. The effect of the drug begins within an hour after admission, and a stable effect develops after 5 days of use.

The drug "Nexium": analogues and form of release

On sale the medicine comes in the form of oblong light pink tablets, which are covered with a shell and placed in blisters. The cost of the drug depends on the content of esomeprazole, which is an active substance (the drug "Nexium" 20 mg - the price of 680 rubles). In addition, lyophysilate is produced in vials to make a solution. To drugs with a similar therapeutic effect can include drugs "Ezolong" and "Ezoxium."

Indications of the drug "Nexium"

The patients' comments indicate the use of an agent for the treatment of reflux esophagitis erosive. It is also used to treat pathologies of the gastrointestinal system, for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other manifestations characterized by pathological hypersecretion.

Contraindications of medicament "Nexium"

The doctors' comments indicate the inadmissibility of taking tablets in childhood, as well as with excessive sensitivity to esomeprazole, benzimidazoles and other components. At pregnancy and during feeding of newborns a medicine appoint or nominate only under strict indications. It is forbidden to use the drug at the same time as Nelfinavir and Atazanavir. Applying a medicine, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the symptoms of oncological diseases can be smoothed, which leads to a delay in the diagnosis. If there are signs of significant weight loss, frequent dysphagia and vomiting, appropriate diagnostic tests should be performed.

Side effects of the medicine "Nexium"

The patient's feedback indicates possible negative effects associated with the use of the medication. Some patients experience headache and abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and digestive disorders. Seldom there is an allergy in the form of a urticaria, a dermatitis, a rash or an itch. In addition, side effects include sleep disorders, dizziness, paresthesia, blurred vision, dry mouth, excessive activity of liver enzymes. Judging by the reviews, very rarely the drug can cause bronchospasm, hepatitis, myalgia, stomatitis, depression, thrombocytopenia, arthralgia, photosensitivity, sweating, taste disorders, candidiasis of the gastrointestinal system, multiform erythema, hyponatremia. The medicine is dispensed by prescription of a doctor who establishes a therapy regimen.