Nexium I.V. Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anxious Feelings
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Indigestion
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Broken Bone
  • A Goiter
  • A Herpes Simplex Infection
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • Anemia
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Gallstones
  • Hallucinations
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Joint Pain
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Non-Cancerous Growths In The Stomach Called Benign Fundic Gland Polyposis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Skin Inflammation
  • Stomach And Intestinal Infection Caused By The Fungus Candida
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, An Autoimmune Disease
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Backache
  • Blistering Of The Skin
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dehydration
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Drowsiness
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Inadequate Vitamin B12
  • Increased Hunger
  • Increased Number Of Bowel Movements
  • Ineffective Painful Straining Of Stool Or Urine
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
  • Low Energy
  • Pain
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss

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