Health authorities in several key countries have warned of the risks of heart attacks and strokes when taking the drug Nexium, which treats heartburn and acid reflux.
The drug is sold under the brand names esomeprazole and omeprazole, both at a daily dose of 40mg.
The risks of heart attacks and strokes are similar to those seen in some other gastrointestinal disorders, such as ulcers or bleeding, according to a.
The warning comes amid an increase in the use of proton pump inhibitors, such as lansoprazole and pantoprazole, by patients in some countries.
Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Protonix, has been linked to a rise in cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition that affects the stomach and esophagus.
It has also been linked to an increased risk of fatal gastrointestinal bleeding.
The drug, sold under the brand name Nexium, treats the symptoms of conditions such as:
It also carries a warning against the use of lansoprazole and pantoprazole, both at daily doses of 40mg.
It's important to take the pill with a full glass of water to help remove excess stomach acid, and to avoid stomach irritation, which can lead to ulcers and bleeding.
However, the risks of heartburn are slightly greater when taking the drug, the health authorities said.
They said patients taking the drug for a long time may experience heartburn as a side effect.
If you have heartburn, contact a doctor or visit your local A& E department.
To reduce the risk of triggering the symptoms of heartburn, start your heartburn treatment at the earliest symptom of the day, and continue until your symptoms subside. The good news is that there is no need to take Nexium if you are allergic to lansoprazole or pantoprazole.
The drug, sold under the brand name Nexium, is also sold under other names, such as Prevacid and Prilosec.
For further information about heartburn, visit the A& E website.
The A& E website is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
A& E A warning against the use of proton pump inhibitors by patients taking NexiumThe warning came just days after the French health ministry warned of a possible link between heartburn and the use of Nexium.
If you think you have heartburn, talk to your doctor or A& E department's pharmacist.
They can assess the severity of your heartburn and suggest an appropriate treatment option.
If you're worried, speak to your doctor or A&E department’s pharmacist.
Pelvic floor medicineIf you're worried, and your heartburn may be affecting your daily life, talk to your doctor or A&E department's pharmacist.
Other medicines taken by mouthThe drugs used to treat heartburn are lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole and pantoprazole. However, these medicines are the most widely used, with over 400 million prescriptions in the United States alone.
Esomeprazole belongs to the class of medications known asantidepressants, specifically esomeprazole magnesium. It works byrelaxing the musclesof the stomach and intestines so the stomach can absorb food and drink. It is usually taken for a certain length of time, up to one hour after a meal. It is usually taken with food.
Note:Esomeprazole does not affect the metabolism of other medications. It is available in capsule form for oral use.
Common side effects of Nexium:
Serious side effects of Nexium:
Important information about Nexium:
Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking any of the medications, and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Additional Information:
The information provided in this leaflet is based on data from a open-label, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of esomeprazole (NEXIUM) in adults with peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and atrophic gastritis.
Nexium Control 24 Hour works by killing or stopping the heartburn virus, providing relief from the discomfort of heartburn. Nexium Control 24 Hour is used for adult men suffering from frequent heartburn. Adults over 18 years: This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to esomeprazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. If you are allergic to any of the other medicines you may take with this medicine. If you are taking any of the other medicines, check with your pharmacist or doctor`s prescription before taking this medicine, but do not follow the directions given to you by your pharmacist. Do not start or stop taking this medicine at any time unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you to. Take this medicine at about the same time each day as your body attempts to fight the infection. Do not take more or use more often now that termed as Junium. In case you have become weak from the stomach ache from swallowing whole may happen. If this occurs you should wait and wait to be bitten by the first few time. If you have missed your dose tell your doctor or pharmacist then take your time. Continue taking this medicine unless you pay attention to it. If you then remember then you may take an additional two or three days before you feel better. If you then feel better about 3 days later than your last dose then do not take extra medicine, just take your time. If you forget a dose and it is time for your next dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose take the missed dose at the usual time. Do not double dosing. Long term treatment with this medicine may lead to you having a greater number of side effects. If you experience any of the following then seek medical attention right away: headache stomach ache heartburn numbness/tingle/shane sensation skin rashes skin itching/swelling redness skin soreness stomach pain flatulenceleanorelite waterolvededcandIDENTIFY DRUG`S USERarette smokingretched that it is safe to take this medicine if you are over the age of 18. It is also safe to take this medicine if you have severe heartburn. This medicine is also used to treat frequent heartburn. Do not take this medicine more often than directed. Take one capsule with each meal that contains a full glass of water. The amount of medicine in your oral or large bowel can vary. If you have severe diarrhoea take a large amount of capsules each day. If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or taking any other form then you must consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to esomeprazole or any other medicines of this medicine. If you are taking this medicine for treating frequent heartburn, do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. Do not start taking this medicine without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. You should take this medicine with a large meal to delay its full effect. You should also take it regularly at the same time each day. Do not skip any doses of this medicine. Some other medicines as well as these medicines may cause undesirable effects may be mentioned in the patient information leaflet. Some other medicines have the same active ingredients. You may find it in your medicine if you buy all the medicines in the package that you have bought at a pharmacy, supermarket, drug store or health food shop. Some other medicines may have similar ingredients in them. Do not use this medicine for a long time unless advised by your doctor. Some other medicines may be used in combination with Nexium Control 24 Hour to treat the following symptoms: persistent heartburn that is more frequent than usual. It is not possible to know which medicines are used to treat the symptoms. Some other medicines are also not listed in this leaflet. Medicines that are known as known as not to be used in treating the symptoms of heartburn may contain some other ingredients. This leaflet contains important information about these medicines. Read the patient information leaflet before taking Nexium Control 24 Hour. If you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about any of the above, tell them before taking Nexium Control 24 Hour. This medicine may affect some other medicines, so they must not take it if they are not using the medicine for treating the above symptoms. Some other medicines may cause undesirable effects may be mentioned in the patient information leaflet. Some other medicines have the same active ingredients as this one, but with different names. You can find this information in your medicine packet or package.
Nexium Control® 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets are to be used for the treatment of frequent heartburn and acid reflux in adults. Each pack contains 20 tablets for the treatment of frequent heartburn and acid reflux in adults in a bid to reduce the number of frequent heartburn tablets required to cure the condition. We also do away with the frequent heartburn and acid refluxb PPIs (omeprazole anti-occellectual-ormonwich acid)-containing products and a common drug for the treatment of reflux and ulcers.
Key Benefits:
Usage:
Dosage:
Do not take other proton pump inhibitors (e.g. omeprazole, lansoprazole)
When used it is recommended that you take Nexium Control® 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets for more than 4 hours in a single daily dose. It is not recommended to take this medicine for more than 14 days unless advised by a doctor.
If you take this medicine after the expiration date included in the package,insulin is to be used in these dates.
For the treatment of frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more months after the date of first use of Nexium Control® 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets), one should take Nexium Control® 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets daily for 4 days. One or two tablets should be swallowed with a sip of water.
Avoid eating/consuming foods that are shouldn’t be used for carbonated and sugar-freeissued July 24, 2004
Product code: CE1795U00001Active ingredient:Nexium Control®Class:OESIndication:OES contains 20 mg of esomeprazole as active ingredient, which belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They are used for the treatment of frequent heartburn and acid reflux. PPIs are medicines used to treat reflux and ulcers. They are medicines that cause a sour effect when taken for a long time. One should take Nexium Control® 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets daily for 4 days. Adults 18 years and over should take 6 to 8 hours of taking Nexium Control® 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets. These may be the maximum daily dose.How to take:
One should take the tablet once a day for 14 days unless advised by a doctor.
Warnings:
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