Esomeprazole Sodium and Zemuron

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

Short-term treatment of symptomatic GERD (e.g., heartburn) in patients without erosive esophagitis.

Short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis (diagnostically confirmed) in patients with GERD. Short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to acid-mediated GERD in infants.

Maintain healing, symptom resolution, and decrease recurrence of erosive esophagitis.

IV as short-term alternative to oral therapy in patients with erosive esophagitis who are unable to take the drug orally; safety and efficacy not established beyond 10 days.

Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active duodenal ulcer or history of duodenal ulcer in the past 5 years). Used in conjunction with amoxicillin and clarithromycin (triple therapy).

Reduction in the occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with chronic NSAIA therapy in patients at risk (i.e., ≥60 years of age and/or history of gastric ulcer). Effect on occurrence of duodenal ulcers not established.

Some evidence for use of proton-pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole) for gastric acid suppressive therapy as an adjunct in the management of upper GI Crohn’s disease, including esophageal, gastroduodenal, and jejunoileal disease.

• Generic Name: rocuronium
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Zemuron

Zemuron is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Zemuron is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. This medicine helps to keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Zemuron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.