Generic name: esomeprazole (injection) [ EE-soe-MEP-ra-zole ]
Brand name: NexIUM I.V.
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (20 mg; 40 mg)
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors
What is esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole injection is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Esomeprazole injection is also used to lower the risk of a stomach ulcer bleeding again after an endoscopy treatment.
Esomeprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
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.
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