Naproxen and Esomeprazole (Oral Route)

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Naproxen and Esomeprazole (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Vimovo

Description

Naproxen and esomeprazole combination is used to relieve the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is used for patients who have an increased risk for stomach ulcers and who need to take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain, inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that is used to treat certain conditions where too much acid is produced in the stomach (e.g., duodenal and gastric ulcers).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Delayed Release
Before Using
DR603271 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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