Description
Nexpro IV Injection is an anti-ulcer medicine. It is used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. Stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition in which the stomach acid flows back into your food pipe), and erosive esophagitis (swelling of the food pipe) are certain problems caused by high levels of stomach acid.
Nexpro 40 MG Injection interferes with the final step of acid release in the stomach. Thus, acidity in the stomach is decreased and the ulcer healing process is fastened. Common side effects of Nexpro 40 MG Injection are nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.
Nexpro 40 MG Injection is administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. It is used for the short-term treatment of stomach and intestinal conditions when oral treatment is not possible or appropriate.
Nexpro 40 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or any other health condition. Report all the medicines that you are taking to your doctor as they can interact with this medicine and reduce its effectiveness. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Nexpro 40 MG Injection
Esomac 40 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd.
Esoz 40 MG Injection
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Neksium 40 MG Injection
Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd.
Raciper 40 MG Injection
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Sompraz 40 MG Injection
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Nexpro 40 MG Injection
Headache
Nausea or Vomiting
Excessive gas in stomach
Stomach pain
Skin rash
Swelling and redness at the injection site
Difficulty in breathing
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Irregular heartbeat
Diarrhoea
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Uses of Nexpro 40 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe. The symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, etc. Nexpro 40 MG Injection helps in the treatment of GERD by decreasing stomach acid production.
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
Gastric ulcers are sores that form in the lining of the stomach. Duodenal ulcers are sores that form in the lining of the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). This occurs when excess acid produced in the stomach damages the protective layer of the stomach and duodenum. It can also be caused due to an infection or irritation. Nexpro 40 MG Injection helps in the treatment of stomach and intestinal ulcers with bleeding or severe erosions. It is also used to prevent bleeding from gastric or duodenal ulcers in adults after a gastrointestinal endoscopy (a non-surgical procedure to examine the upper digestive tract by inserting a tube with a camera through the mouth).
Erosive Esophagitis
Esophagitis is the swelling of the oesophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It occurs when excess acid produced in the stomach flow back into the oesophagus. It can also be caused due to an infection or irritation in the oesophagus. Nexpro 40 MG Injection is used to treat erosive esophagitis by decreasing stomach acid production.
When not to use?
Allergy
Nexpro 40 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Nexpro 40 MG Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Nexpro 40 MG Injection passes into breast milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor to understand the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
General warnings
Hypomagnesaemia
Nexpro 40 MG Injection may result in hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels in your blood) on prolonged use. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, shivering, muscle pain, seizures (fits). Your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels at regular intervals during treatment with this medicine.
Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin, kidneys, brain, joints, and other organs. It occurs when the immune system of the body attacks its own tissues. Lupus may occur or get worse while you are receiving Nexpro 40 MG Injection. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience tiredness, painful joints, rashes, or lesions on the skin during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Since Nexpro 40 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Nexpro 40 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clopidogrel
Ketoconazole
Methotrexate
Warfarin
Nelfinavir
Digoxin
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Nexpro IV40 MG Injection should be used with caution if you have liver problems. Impaired liver function may lead to an increase in the levels of unused medicine in your blood. Your doctor may adjust your dose or suggest another medicine in such cases.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and fragile (may break from a fall). Nexpro 40 MG Injection can reduce bone density (thinning of bones). Hence, inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis before starting the treatment with this medicine.
Colitis
Nexpro 40 MG Injection may cause diarrhoea. Hence, inform your doctor if you have stomach and intestine problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may cause severe diarrhoea.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Nexpro 40 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable effects to your doctor immediately.
