Nexium (esomeprazole) Alcohol, Food & Lifestyle Interactions

There is 1 food and lifestyle interaction with Nexium (esomeprazole):

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food may interfere with the absorption of esomeprazole. The manufacturer reports that the area under the concentration-time curve for esomeprazole following a single 40 mg dose was 33% to 53% lower when administered after food intake as opposed to during fasting conditions.

MANAGEMENT: Esomeprazole should be taken at least one hour before meals.

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Nexium (esomeprazole) drug Interactions

There are 139 drug interactions with Nexium (esomeprazole)

Nexium (esomeprazole) disease Interactions

There is 1 disease interaction with Nexium (esomeprazole):

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