esomeprazole and esomeprazole side effects

Drug name

esomeprazole

Indications

benign gastric and duodenal ulcer healing, GORD

Other drug names

Nexium

Contraindications

caution in liver disease, breast feeding and pregnancy

Side effects

Headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, abdominal pain, bronchospasm, muscle pain, joint pain, blurred vision, depression, dry mouth

Adult dose

20 to 40mg a day

Formulation

Capsule

IV

This is a proton pump inhibitor similar to omeprazole

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