Review the side-effects of Esomeprazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, aggression, agitation, depression, hallucination.
Skin- Itching, hair loss, severe allergic reactions, photosensitivity, blistering.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Flatulence, abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, GI fungal infection, inflammation of pancreas and intestine, mouth ulcer, taste disturbance.
Genitourinary- Breast enlargement in men, kidney disorder.
Liver- Occurrence of confusion, altered level of consciousness and coma as a result of liver failure(Hepatic encephalopathy) , liver failure, inflammation of liver with or without jaundice.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells.
Local- Injection-site reactions including mild local redness and itching with IV administration.
Musculoskeletal- Muscular weakness, muscle pain.
Respiratory- Asthma, respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Severe allergic reaction/shock.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, aggression, agitation, depression, hallucination.
Skin- Itching, hair loss, severe allergic reactions, photosensitivity, blistering.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Flatulence, abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, GI fungal infection, inflammation of pancreas and intestine, mouth ulcer, taste disturbance.
Genitourinary- Breast enlargement in men, kidney disorder.
Liver- Occurrence of confusion, altered level of consciousness and coma as a result of liver failure(Hepatic encephalopathy) , liver failure, inflammation of liver with or without jaundice.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells.
Local- Injection-site reactions including mild local redness and itching with IV administration.
Musculoskeletal- Muscular weakness, muscle pain.
Respiratory- Asthma, respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous- Severe allergic reaction/shock.
Other Precautions :
Take properly as per your doctor's advice.Drug Name : Esomeprazole
Esomeprazole(Nexium IV) generic is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With amoxicillin and clarithromycin it is used for treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer. It is also used to aid in reduction in occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with continuous NSAID therapy, and in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It blocks the production of stomach acid.Trade Names for Esomeprazole
India :
Epraz-RD |
Esocruz-dsr |
Genesis(Autus) |
Dhavit |
Neutraflux |
Esoz -D 40 SR |
Esofag -D |
Esoz -D |
Nexpro RD 40 Capsule SR |
Sompraz - D |
Nexpro RD 20 |
Izra -D (20 mg) |
Ignis |
Sompraz D |
Ignis 40 |
Izra D |
Raciper D SR |
Ranidom O |
Es-Od (20mg) |
Es-Od (40mg)
International :
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