Esomeprazole (Nexium) belongs to a group of medicines which are known as proton pump inhibitors, it acts by reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces, hence is used for diseases that are caused (or worsened) by stomach acid such as peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcers and GERD.
Nexium is the brand name for Esomeprazole, and it is available as: capsules, oral suspension, granules and injection.
Common side effects of Esomeprazole include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness
- Vomiting
- Hepatotoxicity (toxic liver)
- Rash
- Bronchospasm
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Bone fracture
Sometimes, the side effects of esomeprazole could be serious, so if you experience any severe side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately.
- Sweating
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Flushing
- Headache
- Nausea
- Tachycardia
- Sleepiness (drowsiness)
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