Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 25, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- NexIUM I.V.
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
Pharmacologic Class: Esomeprazole
Uses for esomeprazole
Esomeprazole injection is used to treat conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used for the short-term treatment (up to 10 days) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with erosive esophagitis in adults and children 1 month of age and older. GERD is a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Esomeprazole is also used to lower the risk of rebleeding in patients with acute gastric or duodenal ulcer after endoscopy.
Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid that is produced by the stomach.
Esomeprazole is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using esomeprazole
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For esomeprazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to esomeprazole or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of esomeprazole injection in children 1 month of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 1 month of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of esomeprazole injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of esomeprazole than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for de...
