Esomeprazole and naproxen
Generic name: esomeprazole and naproxen [ ee-soe-MEP-ra-zole-and-na-PROX-en ]
Brand name: Vimovo
Dosage form: oral delayed release tablet (20 mg-375 mg; 20 mg-500 mg)
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is esomeprazole and naproxen?
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor.
Esomeprazole and naproxen is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. The esomeprazole in esomeprazole and naproxen helps reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in people who may be at risk for them while receiving treatment with an NSAID.
Esomeprazole and naproxen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Esomeprazole can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.
Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.
Esomeprazole may cause new or worsening symptoms of lupus. Tell your doctor if you have joint pain and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.
You may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking this medicine long term or more than once per day.
Before taking this medicine
Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use esomeprazole and naproxen just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using naproxen, especially in older adults.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to esomeprazole (Nexium) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), or if:
you are also allergic to medicines like esomeprazole, such as
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