Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet

Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet contains esomeprazole 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class, which lowers the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medicine is used for acid-related conditions such as heartburn, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and stomach or duodenal ulcers. Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet is a prescription-strength option that helps control acid symptoms and supports healing when a doctor decides this lower strength is appropriate.

How it works: Esomeprazole in Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet blocks the acid-producing pump in the stomach lining, which reduces acid output. Because this is a tablet form, it is taken by mouth and then absorbed to start lowering acid over time.

Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet is the lower-strength sibling of Nexpro Fast 40 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants acid control with a smaller dose. It can be a better fit for people with milder symptoms, maintenance treatment, or patients who need a lower dose because of their overall health or other medicines. Even though it is 20 mg, it still works as a full prescription PPI and should be used only as directed.

• GERD and frequent heartburn
• Healing of erosive esophagitis
• Stomach ulcer treatment
• Duodenal ulcer treatment
• Prevention of acid-related irritation in selected patients

• Take Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water unless your pharmacist or doctor has given different instructions for this specific tablet.
• Take it before a meal, usually before eating, so the medicine can work when your stomach starts making acid.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a healthcare professional says it is safe for this product.
• Try to take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed daily use.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of esomeprazole. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily, and in some cases a doctor may prescribe a different schedule. The maximum amount per day depends on the condition and your prescriber’s directions, so do not increase the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Esomeprazole may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Gas or bloating
• Constipation
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney problems, or a history of low magnesium before using Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet.
• Long-term PPI use may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, bone fractures, or certain infections in some people.
• If you take clopidogrel, warfarin, digoxin, or methotrexate, your prescriber may need to monitor you more closely.
• Let your healthcare professional know if you have unexplained weight loss, vomiting, black stools, or trouble swallowing.
• Do not use this medicine just for immediate relief of sudden chest pain; chest pain may need urgent evaluation.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Alcohol can worsen reflux symptoms, so limiting it may help your treatment work better.

• Clopidogrel
• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Methotrexate
• Certain antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole or itraconazole

Store Nexpro Fast 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.