SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Nexium

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Nexium

Nexium has 61 Side Effects total
35 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Nexium

Nexium is also known by the generic name Esomeprazole Magnesium

USES:
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Nexium has 35 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Infection due to the Candida Fungus - Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration - Hepatic Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Nexium

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Nexium has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Nexium

Nexium Drug-Drug Interactions

Nexium has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Nexium has 1 severe interactions with Atazanavir. Click here to see them

Nexium has 1 severe interactions with Nelfinavir. Click here to see them

Nexium has 1 severe interactions with Reyataz. Click here to see them

Nexium has 1 severe interactions with Viracept. Click here to see them

Nexium has interactions of serious seriousness with 35 drug(s).

Nexium has interactions of moderate seriousness with 15 drug(s).

Nexium has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Nexium has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Nexium.

Nexium Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Nexium.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Nexium.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Nexium.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Nexium has 10 related brands and strengths:

Esomeprazole Magnesium 10 Mg Oral Susp, Delayed Release

Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 Mg Cap, Delayed Release

Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 Mg Oral Susp, Delayed Release

Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 Mg Cap, Delayed Release

Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 Mg Oral Susp, Delayed Release

Nexium 20 Mg Cap

Nexium 40 Mg Cap

Nexium Packet 10 Mg Oral Susp

Nexium Packet 20 Mg Oral Susp

Nexium Packet 40 Mg Oral Susp

Nexium - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, extreme sweating, blurred vision, or unusually fast heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.