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The book I have say Nexium is used for
GERD/erosive esophagitis
Hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (is a disorder where increased levels of the hormone gastrin are produced, causing the stomach to produce excess hydrochloric acid)
With amoxicillin to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in duodenal ulcer disease or history of duodenal ulcer disease
Decrease risk of gastric ulcer during continuous NSAID therapy.
both of my patients today were on nexium.
primary patient has myasthenia gravis. doctor was talking to her today about d/c instructions and said that she needs it bcus she is on high dose of steroids and its to protect her stomach. he also out her on antibiotics to prevent infections from the steroids?
secondary patient had a left radial fracture PMHx of HIV. on two antivirals for hiv and she was on nexium also. in this case i dont know why she would be on nexium.
hTx87
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Nexium is used for GERD, healing of erosive esophagus, acid reflux. Is it also given for other reasons? like antibiotic? im confused. ive been taking care of patients that dont have gerd, erosive esophagus, acid reflux and theyre on nexium. are there other reasons a patient would be taking nexium?