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Nexum is produced by Getz, which contains Esomeprazol. It is being used for the treatment of stomach pain, acidity, heartburn, acid reflux, duodenal ulcer, and indigestion.
It is the best medicine for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
It is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion. Nexum is the best acid reflux prescription medicine used in Pakistan. It is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion. It is an ulcer-healing medicine, which inhibits acid by blocking the proton-pump of gastric perital cells. It is being used in combination with antibacterials for the eradication of H Pylori. It is the best ulcer-healing drug in Pakistan. It actually blocks proton-pump (Hydrogen-potassium atpase enzyme system) of gastric partial cells.
Therapeutic Indications
Nexum is indicated for
Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), which includes healing erosive esophagitis, maintenance of healing and erosive esophagitis
Risk reduction of NSAID-associated Gastric Ulcer
Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence
Drug of choice in pernicious anemia and other macrocytic anemias
Side Effects of Nexum
Some common side effects include headache, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, etc. And uncommon side effects include peripheral oedema, dry mouth, insomnia, blurred vision, dizziness, etc. Severe side effects include liver damage flatulence, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, dry mouth, and athralgia, etc.
High-Risk group includes pediatrics, geriatrics, neonates, and pregnant mother.
Nexum in Pregnancy and Lactation
No studies have been done on pregnant women. Consult with your doctor, before taking esomeprazole in pregnancy. Esomeprazole should be given with caution in patients with renal impairment, liver disease, in pregnancy and in breast-feeding.
Nexum 20mg Capsules
Nexum 20mg Capsules Esomeprazole
Composition Esomeprazole U.S.P 20mg
Symptoms Stomach Pain, Acidity, Heartburn, GERD, Duodenal and Gastric Ulcer
Dose (12-18 Year) 1 capsule daily for 4 weeks
Dose (Above 1 years) 1 capsule daily for 4-8 weeks in Gastroesophageal disease (GERD)
Company Getz
Per capsule price Rs 16.1
Nexum 40mg Capsules
Nexum 40mg Capsules Esomeprazole
Composition Esomeprazole U.S.P 40mg
Symptoms Stomach Pain, Acidity, Heartburn, GERD, Duodenal and Gastric Ulcer
Dose (Above 18 years) 1 Capsule daily for 4-8 weeks in Gastroesophageal disease (GERD)
Company Getz
Per capsule price Rs 28.5