Products The fixed combination of naproxen (500 mg) with esomeprazole (20 mg) is approved in the form of coated tablets (Vimovo, AstraZeneca AG). The drug was registered in many countries in May 2011. Naproxen is contained in the core, and esomeprazole is contained in the coating of the tablet. Structure and properties Naproxen (C14H14O3, Mr … Naproxen and Esomeprazole
Proton pump inhibitor, proton pump inhibitor, “stomach protection” Daily a total of 2-3 liters of gastric juice are produced by different cells in the stomach. It contains aggressive substances such as hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, but also protective substances that prevent the stomach from digesting itself. The pH value, which indicates how acidic a … Nexium®
Trade name Nexium® Chemical name Esomeprazole Dosage forms Nexium® Mups 20mg (Multiple Unit Pellet System) Nexium® Mups 40mg (Multiple Unit Pellet System) Nexium® 40mg powder for the preparation of an infusion solution Mode of action Nexium® with its active ingredient esomeprazole belongs to the group of proton pump inhibitors. The active ingredient is absorbed as … Trade name | Nexium®
Contraindications Nexium® should not be taken if hypersensitivity to the active substance esomeprazole is known. In addition, as mentioned above, medication with the AIDS drugs Atazanavir and Nelfinavir argues against taking Nexium®. There are no studies on the use of Nexium® in children, so Nexium® should not be used in children. Pregnant women should only … Contraindications | Nexium®
Up to date Nexium® has been available without a prescription in the USA since March 2014. Review The introduction of Nexium® was partly interpreted as a protection against generics for the drugs Antra and Prilosec. Thus, Nexium® was introduced at the time Antra and Prilosec lost their patent and was similar in effect to them. … Up to date | Nexium®
