Hoelang mag je esomeprazol gebruiken?

Behandeling van maagzweren die veroorzaakt worden door NSAID’s (niet-steroïde anti-inflammatoire geneesmiddelen): Volwassenen van 18 jaar en ouder: de gebruikelijke dosering is eenmaal daags 1 maagsapresistente capsule Esomeprazol 20 mg PCH gedurende 4 tot 8 weken.

Is esomeprazol beter dan omeprazol?

Esomeprazol kan worden toegepast bij behandeling van ernstige gastro-oesophagale refluxziekten, als onderhoudsbehandeling of on-demand. Ook bij eradicatie van Helicobacter pylori kan dit middel worden ingezet. Voor deze geregistreerde indicaties weet esomeprazol op enkele punten beter te scoren dan omeprazol.

Het hangt af van uw klachten hoelang u het moet gebruiken. Een maag- of darmzweer kan in 4 tot 8 weken genezen. Soms schrijft de arts het medicijn langdurig voor om te verhinderen dat de zweer terugkomt.

What is Nexium used to treat?

Nexium (esomeprazole) is a prescription drug used to treat GERD, ulcers and other stomach acid-related conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Common Nexium side effects include headache and nausea. Serious side effects of Nexium include kidney damage and bone fractures.

Is there a difference between Nexium and generic Nexium?

I am trying to reduce costs by trying the generic. The only difference between the over the counter Nexium (esomeprazole) and the prescription Nexium are the doses available. The OTC dose only comes as a 20 mg capsule, whereas the prescription products are available in 20 mg capsules and 40 mg capsules.

What are the side effects of Nexium 24hr?

Nexium, the brand name of esomeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production. It is used to treat GERD, ulcers and other stomach acid-related conditions. Nexium 24HR treats frequent heartburn. Common Nexium side effects include headache and nausea. Serious side effects of Nexium include kidney damage and bone fractures.

Does Nexium cause kidney damage?

Nexium is part of a powerful class of heartburn medicines called proton pump inhibitors. Studies link these drugs to side effects ranging from kidney damage to cancer. Nexium’s generic name is esomeprazole.