Nexium Warnings And Precautions

People who suffer from any conditions in which gastric acid becomes an irritation that causes symptoms such as inflammation and pain are often prescribed proton pump inhibitor medications such as Nexium. The drug works by suppressing gastric acid production in the stomach.

Before start taking Nexium pay attention to the following warnings and precautions:

  • studies indicate that people who take Nexium and other proton pump inhibitor medications may be at risk of broken bones. The risk is higher for people who take the drug at high doses or for a long period of time.

 

  • Nexium belongs to a pregnancy category B drug which means that it has not been studied in pregnant women. The same refers to the breast-feeding women. It is not known if Nexium passes through milk. Therefore it is recommended to stop taking Nexium if you are breast-feeding.

 

  • For people who have severe liver disease Nexium dose should be separately discussed with a health care provider. As a rule, the dose for such people should not exceed 20 mg.

 

  • Call immediately your health care provider if you notice any signs of hypomagnesemia. These signs include muscle spasms and irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

 

Today it is easy to buy almost any medication online and Nexium is not an exclusion. However, ordering Nexium online make sure the product is real and corresponds to all medical aspects. In case of any questions don’t hesitate to address physician or pharmacist.

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