Nexium 40mg IV 1s

Suggested Use

Nexium 40mg IV is indicated for:

1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis in patients who cannot take oral therapy.
2. Peptic Ulcers: Management of gastric and duodenal ulcers, particularly associated with NSAID use.
3. Prevention of Rebleeding in Peptic Ulcers: Following endoscopic hemostasis in bleeding ulcers.
4. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Management of pathological hypersecretory conditions.
5. Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis: In critically ill patients.

Dosage and Administration

• Adults:
  • GERD with Erosive Esophagitis: 40mg once daily via IV injection over 3 minutes or IV infusion over 10–30 minutes.
  • Prevention of Rebleeding in Peptic Ulcers: 80mg IV bolus followed by continuous infusion of 8mg/hour for 72 hours.
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Dose adjusted based on individual response (starting at 40mg twice daily).
  • Maximum daily dose: 80mg, with adjustments based on clinical need.
• Reconstitution:
  • Dilute with 5ml of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection for IV injection.
  • For infusion, further dilute in 100ml of compatible IV solution (e.g., 0.9% Sodium Chloride or 5% Dextrose).

Note: Nexium 40mg IV is a prescription-only medication. Always use under the guidance of a healthcare professional.