The drug "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 the secretion of acid.
The drug "Nexium": analogues and form of release
The drug comes in the form ofoblong light pink tablets, which are coated 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 for making 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 oftreatment of reflux esophagitis erosive. It is also used for the therapy of gastrointestinal system pathologies, for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and other manifestations characterized by pathological hypersecretion.
Contraindications of the medicine "Nexium"
Comments of doctors indicate inadmissibility of admissiontablets in childhood, as well as with excessive sensitivity to esomeprazole, benzimidazoles and other components. During pregnancy and during the feeding of newborns, the drug is prescribed only on strict indications. It is forbidden to use the product at the same time as Nelfinavir and Atazanavir. Applying a medication, 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.
Side effects of the medicine "Nexium"
Patient feedback indicates possiblenegative effects associated with the use of the drug. Some patients experience headache and abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and digestive disorders. Rarely there is an allergy in the form of urticaria, dermatitis, rash or itching. 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, photosensitization, sweating, taste disorders, candidiasis of the gastrointestinal system, multiform erythema, hyponatremia. The medicine is dispensed on prescription of a doctor, which sets the scheme of therapy.
