Esomeprazole Injection
Esomeprazole Injection
What is this medicine?
ESOMEPRAZOLE (es oh ME pray zol) prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, and inflammation of the esophagus. It can also be used to prevent ulcers in patients taking medicines called NSAIDs.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 1 month for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bone pain
breathing problems
fever or sore throat
joint pain
rash on cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun
severe diarrhea
signs and symptoms of kidney injury like trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
signs and symptoms of low magnesium like muscle cramps; muscle pain; muscle weakness; tremors; seizures; or fast, irregular heartbeat
stomach polyps
unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
constipation
diarrhea
dry mouth
gas
headache
nausea
stomach pain
tiredness
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
atazanavir
clopidogrel
nelfinavir
rilpivirine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
antifungals like itraconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole
certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
cilostazol
citalopram
dasatinib
digoxin
diuretics
erlotinib
iron supplements
medicines for anxiety, panic, and sleep like diazepam
medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
methotrexate
mycophenolate mofetil
nilotinib
rifampin
St. John's wort
tacrolimus
vitamin B12
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This does not apply. You will not be given this medicine to use at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
liver disease
low levels of magnesium in the blood
lupus
an unusual or allergic reaction to esomeprazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. Check with your doctor or health care professional if your condition does not start to get better, or if it gets worse.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
Updated:  
October 13, 2019