About Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s
Nexpro 40mg Tablet 15’s belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour).
Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s helps in reducing the stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.
Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s can be prescribed to the adults and children aged 12 years and over. It is better to take Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s an hour before a meal. Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Besides this, Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s is also available in liquid form for those who cannot swallow tablets or capsules. Do not take Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s for more than 4 weeks of duration without consulting the doctor. You can increase the efficacy of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s by taking a small meal or snacks frequently. Try to avoid caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea), spicy/deep fried/processed foods, carbonated beverages, acidic foods like citrus fruits/vegetables (tomatoes).
An adult taking Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). In the case of children taking Nexpro 40mg Tablet 15’s might report upper respiratory tract infections (URI), headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.
Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problem, allergic to Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s, or will have an endoscopy in the future. Prolonged intake of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s may cause deficiency of Vitamin B12 and low level of calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D leading to osteoporosis.
Uses of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s
Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Medicinal Benefits
Nexpro 40mg Tablet 15’s is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid). It can be prescribed to all age groups including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mother, kidney, and liver disease patients. Usually, no dosage adjustment is required for these groups.
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Side Effects of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s
An adult taking Nexpro 40mg Tablet 15’s might have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). In the case of children taking Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s might report upper respiratory tract infections (URI), headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, and abdominal pain. These side effects are temporary and may get resolve after some time however if this side persists contact the doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s if you are allergic to Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s or proton pump inhibitors, have gastric cancer, liver disease, low magnesium level (osteoporosis), low vitamin B12, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers. Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, ampicillin antibiotic, anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines. Prolonged intake of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s may cause lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissues), Vitamin B12, and magnesium deficiency. Intake of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s may mask the symptom of gastric cancer, so if you have any severe stomach pain or gastric bleeding (blood in mucous or stool) immediately consult the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Nexpro 40mg Tablet 15’s may interact with a blood thinner (clopidogrel, warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir, rilpivirine), anti-viral drugs (nelfinavir), iron supplements, antibiotic (ampicillin, rifampicin), heart medicine (digoxin) and anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s interact with St John’s wort plant that is used as an anti-depressant. This plant may affect the working of Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s. So avoid its intake with Nexpro-40 Tablet 15’s.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Nexpro 40mg Tablet 15’s should be not given in patients with Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, magnesium and Vitamin B-12 deficiency (increased risk of bone fracture), atrophic gastritis (inflammed lining of stomach), and acute interstitial nephritis (inflammed cells of kidney).
