Generic Name Nexium
Pronounced: (ES-oh-MEP-ra-zole)
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, extreme sweating, blurred vision, or unusually fast heartbeat.
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