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MgEach yellow oval film-coated tablet printed " " in black ink on one side contains mg esomeprazole and mg naproxen.Nonmedicinal ingredients carnauba wax croscarmellose sodium glycerol monostearate hypromellose iron oxide black iron oxide yellow macrogols magnesium stearate methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer dispersion methyl parahydroxybenzoate polydextrose polysorbate povidone propylene glycol propyl parahydroxybenzoate silica colloidal anhydrous titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate.Who should NOT take Vimovo?Do not take this medication if you are allergic to naproxen esomeprazole or any ingredients of this medication are years of age or younger are breast-feeding are in the third trimester of pregnancy have a bleeding disorder including bleeding in the brain have an active ulcer or bleeding in the stomach or intestines have a history of asthma or allergic-type reactions after taking ASA or other NSAIDs i.e complete or partial syndrome of ASA-intolerance-rhinosinusitis hives swelling of the skin or sac-like growths of the inflamed nose tissue have high blood potassium have inflammatory bowel disease e.g Crohn's disease ulcerative colitis have scheduled heart bypass surgery or have recently had this surgery have severe kidney disease have severe vimovo astra zeneca untreated heart failure have severely impaired liver fuction or active liver disease Drug Factsheets Health Home Medications esomeprazole naproxen DIN Drug Identification Number VIMOVO MG MODIFIED RELEASE TABLET VIMOVO MG MODIFIED RELEASE TABLETHow does Vimovo work. Contact your doctor if you have any questions about this information.Vimovo delayed-release tablets contains a PPI.Low blood magnesium levels have been reported rarely in patients taking PPIs for at least months.In most cases this effect was seen after a year of treatment.If you will be taking Vimovo delayed-release tablets for a long time or if you take certain other medicines eg digoxin diuretics your doctor may perform lab tests to check for low blood magnesium levels.Seek medical attention right away if you experience symptoms of low blood magnesium levels eg dizzinessfast or irregular heartbeatinvoluntary muscle movementsjitteriness or tremorsmuscle aches cramps pain spasms or weaknessseizures.Check with your doctor to see whether you should take a calcium and vitamin D supplement while you take Vimovo delayed-release tablets.Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Vimovo delayed-release tablets before you receive any medical or dental vimovo astra zeneca care emergency care or surgery.Vimovo delayed-release tablets has naproxen in it.Before you start any new medicine check the label to see if it has naproxen or any other NSAID eg ibuprofen in it too.If it does or if you are not sure check with your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take aspirin while you are using Vimovo delayed-release tablets unless your doctor tells you to.Vimovo delayed-release tablets may interfere with certain lab tests.Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know that you take Vimovo delayed-release tablets.Lab tests including liver and kidney function complete blood cell counts eye exams and blood pressure may be performed while you use Vimovo delayed-release tablets.These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects.Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk for fractures if you take VIMOVO for a long period of time.Low magnesium levels in your body.This problem can be serious.Low magnesium can happen in some people who take a proton pump inhibitor medicine for vimovo astra zeneca at least months.If low magnesium levels happen it is usually after a year of treatment.You may or may not have symptoms of low magnesium.Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms seizures dizziness abnormal or fast heart beat jitteriness jerking movements or shaking tremors muscle weakness spasms of the hands and feet cramps or muscle aches spasm of the voice box Your doctor may check the level of magnesium in your body before you start taking VIMOVO during treatment or if you will be taking VIMOVO for a long period of time. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other pain or arthritis medicine.Many medicines available over the counter contain naproxen or similar medicines such as aspirin ibuprofen or ketoprofen.

Do not take VIMOVO If you had an asthma attack hives or other allergic reaction after taking aspirin or other NSAID medicine.If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in VIMOVO.See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in VIMOVO.If you are allergic to any other Proton vimovo astra zeneca Pump Inhibitor PPI medicine.For pain right before or after heart bypass surgery If you are in the late stages of pregnancy third trimester What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking VIMOVO. Do NOT change your dose stop taking Vimovo delayed-release tablets or take Vimovo delayed-release tablets for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.Vimovo delayed-release tablets may increase the risk of a serious form of diarrhea.Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps severe or persistent diarrhea or bloody or watery stools occur.Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.Vimovo delayed-release tablets may increase the risk of hip wrist and spine fractures in patients with weak bones osteoporosis.The risk may be greater if you use Vimovo delayed-release tablets in high doses for long periods of time or if you are older than years old. Do NOT change your dose stop taking Vimovo delayed-release tablets or take Vimovo delayed-release tablets for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.Vimovo delayed-release tablets may increase the risk of a serious form of diarrhea.Contact your doctor vimovo astra zeneca right away if stomach pain or cramps severe or persistent diarrhea or bloody or watery stools occur.Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.Vimovo delayed-release tablets may increase the risk of hip wrist and spine fractures in patients with weak bones osteoporosis.The risk may be greater if you use Vimovo delayed-release tablets in high doses for long periods of time or if you are older than years old. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite.The metabolism of clopidogrel to its active metabolite can be impaired by use with concomitant medications such as esomeprazole that inhibit CYPC activity.Concomitant use of clopidogrel with mg esomeprazole reduces the pharmacological activity of clopidogrel.When using esomeprazole a component of VIMOVO consider alternative anti-platelet therapy see Drug Interactions and Pharmacokinetics Bone Fracture Several published observational studies suggest that proton pump inhibitor PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip wrist or spine.The risk of fracture was increased in patients who received high-dose defined as multiple daily doses and long-term PPI therapy vimovo astra zeneca a year or longer.Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated.Patients at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures should be managed according to the established treatment guidelines.see Dosage and Administration and Adverse Reactions .VIMOVO a combination PPI NSAID is approved for use twice a day and does not allow for administration of a lower daily dose of the PPI.see Dosage and Administration Masking of Inflammation and Fever The pharmacological activity of VIMOVO in reducing fever and inflammation may diminish the utility of these diagnostic signs in detecting complications of presumed noninfectious noninflammatory painful conditions.Laboratory Tests Because serious GI tract ulcerations and bleeding can occur without warning symptoms physicians should monitor for signs or symptoms of GI bleeding.Patients on long-term treatment with NSAIDs should have their CBC and a chemistry profile checked periodically.If clinical signs and symptoms consistent with liver or renal disease develop systemic manifestations occur eg eosinophilia rash etc.or if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen VIMOVO should be discontinued.Patients with initial hemoglobin values of g vimovo astra zeneca or less who are to receive long-term therapy should have hemoglobin values determined periodically.Serum chromogranin A CgA levels increase secondary to drug-induced decreases in gastric acidity.The increased CgA level may cause false positive results in diagnostic investigations for neuroendocrine tumors.Providers should temporarily stop esomeprazole treatment before assessing CgA levels and consider repeating the test if initial CgA levels are high.If serial tests are performed e.g.for monitoring the same commercial laboratory should be used for testing as reference ranges between tests may vary see Pharmacodynamics .Hypomagnesemia Hypomagnesemia symptomatic and asymptomatic has been reported rarely in patients treated with PPIs for at least three months in most cases after a year of therapy.Serious adverse events include tetany arrhythmias and seizures.In most patients treatment of hypomagnesemia required magnesium replacement and discontinuation of the PPI.For patients expected to be on prolonged treatment or who take PPIs with medications such as digoxin or drugs that may cause hypomagnesemia e.g diuretics health care professionals may consider monitoring magnesium levels prior to initiation of PPI treatment and periodically.see Adverse Reactions .Concomitant vimovo astra zeneca use of St John's Wort or Rifampin with VIMOVO Drugs that induce CYPC or CYPA such as St John’s Wort or rifampin can substantially decrease esomeprazole concentrations.Avoid concomitant use of VIMOVO with St John’s Wort or rifampin see Drug Interactions Concomitant use of VIMOVO with Methotrexate Literature suggests that concomitant use of PPIs with methotrexate primarily at high dosesee methotrexate prescribing information may elevate and prolong serum levels of methotrexate and or its metabolite possibly leading to methotrexate toxicities.In high-dose methotrexate administration a temporary withdrawal of the PPI may be considered in some patients.see Drug Interactions Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.The adverse reactions reported below are specific to the clinical trials with VIMOVO.See also the full prescribing information for naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium products.

Do not take VIMOVO If you had an asthma attack hives or other allergic reaction vimovo astra zeneca after taking aspirin or other NSAID medicine.If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in VIMOVO.See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in VIMOVO.If you are allergic to any other Proton Pump Inhibitor PPI medicine.For pain right before or after heart bypass surgery If you are in the late stages of pregnancy third trimester What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking VIMOVO. Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea Published observational studies suggest that PPI therapy like VIMOVO may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea especially in hospitalized patients.This diagnosis should be considered for diarrhea that does not improve see Adverse Reactions .Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated see Dosage and Administration Interaction with Clopidogrel Avoid concomitant use of esomeprazole with clopidogrel.Clopidogrel is a prodrug. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Follow the directions on your prescription label.Esomeprazole and naproxen is vimovo astra zeneca usually taken times each day at least minutes before a meal.Follow your doctor's instructions.Do not crush chew or break an enteric coated pill.Swallow it whole.The enteric coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach.Breaking the pill will damage this coating.To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your blood may need to be tested often.Your blood pressure and kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.You may also need eye exams if you have any changes in your vision.Visit your doctor regularly.

Cholestyramine used to reduce cholesterol.Clarithromycin used to treat infection.Quinolone antibiotic for infections such as ciprofloxacin or moxifloxacin.Diazepam used to treat anxiety to relax your muscles or used in epilepsy.Hydantoins such as phenytoin used to treat epilepsy.Lithium used to treat some types of depression.Methotrexate used to treat rheumatoid arthritis psoriasis and cancer.Probenecid for gout.Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors SSRIs used to treat major depression or anxiety disorder.Ciclosporin or tacrolimus medicines used to dampen down the body’s immune reactions.Digoxin used vimovo astra zeneca to treat heart disorders.Sulphonylureas such as glimepiride oral medicines used to control your blood sugar in diabetes.Medicines used to treat high blood pressure called diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide ACE inhibitors such as enalapril and beta-blockers such as propranolol.Corticosteroid medicines such as hydrocortisone or prednisolone used as anti-inflammatory medicines.Medicine to stop your blood clotting like warfarin dicoumarol heparin or clopidogrel.Rifampicin used for treatment of tuberculosis.St.John’s Wort Hypericum perforatum used to treat mild depression.Cilostazole used for pain in the legs due to poor blood flow.If any of the above apply to you or you are not sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking VIMOVO.Taking VIMOVO with food and drink Do not take VIMOVO with food as this may reduce and or delay the effect of VIMOVO.Take your tablets at least minutes before you have a meal.Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not take VIMOVO if you are in the last months of pregnancy.Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy.

Get vimovo astra zeneca emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your face lips tongue or throat.Stop using esomeprazole and naproxen and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such aspale skin easy bruising unusual bleeding or any bleeding that will not stop;chest pain or heavy feeling pain spreading to the arm or shoulder nausea sweating general ill feeling;sudden numbness or weakness especially on one side of the body;sudden headache .Read All Potential Side Effects and See Pictures of Vimovo What are the precautions when taking naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium delayed release tablets Vimovo. Patients should promptly report signs or symptoms of unexplained weight gain or edema to their physicians.Patients should be informed of the warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity eg nausea fatigue lethargy pruritus jaundice right upper quadrant tenderness and flu-like symptoms.If these occur patients should be instructed to stop therapy and seek immediate medical therapy see Contraindications and Warnings and Precautions .Patients should be informed of the signs of an anaphylactoid reaction eg difficulty vimovo astra zeneca breathing swelling of the face or throat.If these occur patients should be instructed to seek immediate emergency help see Warnings and Precautions .In late pregnancy as with other NSAIDs VIMOVO should be avoided because it may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus see Contraindications Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations .Caution should be exercised by patients whose activities require alertness if they experience drowsiness dizziness vertigo or depression during therapy with VIMOVO.Patients should be instructed to tell their physicians if they have a history of asthma or aspirin-sensitive asthma because the use of NSAIDs in patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma has been associated with severe bronchospasm which can be fatal.Patients with this form of aspirin sensitivity should be instructed not to take VIMOVO.Patients with preexisting asthma should be instructed to seek immediate medical attention if their asthma worsens after taking VIMOVO see Warnings and Precautions ..Antacids may be used while taking VIMOVO.VIMOVO tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid.Tablets should not be split chewed crushed or dissolved.VIMOVO tablets should be taken at least minutes before meals vimovo astra zeneca see Dosage and Administration Advise patients to immediately report and seek care for any cardiovascular or neurological symptoms including palpitations dizziness seizures and tetany as these may be signs of hypomagnesemia see Warnings and Precautions .VIMOVO is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.Other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.Distributed by AstraZeneca LP Wilmington DE ©AstraZeneca VIMOVO vi-moh´-voh naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium Delayed Release Tablets Read this Medication Guide before you start taking VIMOVO and each time you get a refill.There may be new information.This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.What is the most important information I should know about VIMOVO. Pharmacodynamic parameters were also measured and demonstrated that the change in inhibition of platelet aggregation was related to the change in the exposure to clopidogrel active metabolite.Special Populations Geriatric Patients There is no specific data on the pharmacokinetics of Vimovo in patients over age Studies indicate that although total plasma concentration of naproxen is unchanged the unbound plasma fraction of naproxen is vimovo astra zeneca increased in the elderly although the unbound fraction is of the total naproxen concentration.Unbound trough naproxen concentrations in elderly subjects have been reported to range from to of total naproxen concentration compared with to in younger subjects.The clinical significance of this finding is unclear although it is possible that the increase in free naproxen concentration could be associated with an increase in the rate of adverse events per a given dosage in some elderly patients see Adverse Reactions and Use in Specific Populations .The AUC and Cmax values of esomeprazole were slightly higher and respectively in the elderly as compared to younger subjects at steady state.Dosage adjustment for the esomeprazole component based on age is not necessary.Race Pharmacokinetic differences due to race have not been studied for naproxen.Approximately of Caucasians and to of Asians lack a functional CYPC enzyme and are called poor metabolizers.In these individuals the metabolism of esomeprazole is probably mainly catalyzed by CYPA.After repeated once-daily administration of mg esomeprazole the mean area under the plasma concentration-time curve was approximately higher in poor metabolizers than vimovo astra zeneca in subjects having a functional CYPC enzyme extensive metabolizers.Hepatic Insufficiency The pharmacokinetics of Vimovo or naproxen have not been determined in subjects with hepatic impairment.In patients with severe hepatic impairment Vimovo should be avoided due to increase of risk of NSAID associated bleeding and or renal failure associated with naproxen.Chronic alcoholic liver disease and probably also other forms of cirrhosis reduce the total plasma concentration of naproxen but the plasma concentration of unbound naproxen is increased.The implication of this finding for the naproxen component of Vimovo dosing is unknown but it is prudent to use the lowest effective dose.The AUCs of esomeprazole in patients with severe hepatic insufficiency Child Pugh Class C have been shown to be times higher than in patients with normal liver function.For this reason it has been recommended that esomeprazole doses not exceed mg daily in patients with severe hepatic impairment.However there is no dose adjustment necessary for patients with Child Pugh Class A and B for the esomeprazole component of Vimovo.There is no Vimovo dosage form that contains less than mg esomeprazole vimovo astra zeneca for twice daily dosing see Dosage and Administration Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations .Renal Insufficiency The pharmacokinetics of Vimovo or naproxen have not been determined in subjects with renal impairment.Given that naproxen its metabolites and conjugates are primarily excreted by the kidney the potential exists for naproxen metabolites to accumulate in the presence of renal insufficiency.Elimination of naproxen is decreased in patients with severe renal impairment.Naproxen-containing products including Vimovo is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe and severe renal impairment creatinine clearance ml min see Dosage and Administration Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations .No studies have been performed with esomeprazole in patients with decreased renal function.Since the kidney is responsible for the excretion of the metabolites of esomeprazole but not for the elimination of the parent compound the metabolism of esomeprazole is not expected to be changed in patients with impaired renal function.Gender The AUC and Cmax values of esomeprazole were slightly higher in females than in males at steady state.Dosage adjustment for the esomeprazole component based on gender vimovo astra zeneca is not necessary.Nonclinical Toxicology Carcinogenesis Mutagenesis vimovo active ingredients Impairment of Fertility Naproxen A -year study was performed in rats to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of naproxen at rat doses of and mg kg day and mg m.The maximum dose used was times the highest recommended human dose.No evidence of tumorigenicity was found.Esomeprazole The carcinogenic potential of esomeprazole was assessed using omeprazole studies.In two -month oral carcinogenicity studies in rats omeprazole at daily doses of and mg kg day about to times the human dose of mg day expressed on a body surface area basis produced gastric ECL cell carcinoids in a dose-related manner in both male and female ratsthe incidence of this effect was markedly higher in female rats which had higher blood levels of omeprazole.Gastric carcinoids seldom occur in the untreated rat.In addition ECL cell hyperplasia was present in all treated groups of both sexes.In one of these studies female rats were treated with mg omeprazole kg day about times the human dose on a body surface area basis for year then followed for an additional year vimovo astra zeneca without the drug.No carcinoids were seen in these rats.An increased incidence of treatment-related ECL cell hyperplasia was observed at the end of year treated vs controls.By the second year the difference between treated and control rats was much smaller vs but still showed more hyperplasia in the treated group.Gastric adenocarcinoma was seen in one rat No similar tumor was seen in male or female rats treated for years.For this strain of rat no similar tumor has been noted historically but a finding involving only one tumor is difficult to interpret.A -week mouse carcinogenicity study of omeprazole did not show increased tumor occurrence but the study was not conclusive.Esomeprazole was negative in the Ames mutation test in the in vivo rat bone marrow cell chromosome aberration test and the in vivo mouse micronucleus test.Esomeprazole however was positive in the in vitro human lymphocyte chromosome aberration test.Omeprazole was positive in the in vitro human lymphocyte chromosome aberration test the in vivo mouse bone marrow cell chromosome aberration test and the in vivo mouse micronucleus test.The potential vimovo vimovo astra zeneca launch in uk effects of esomeprazole on fertility and reproductive performance were assessed using omeprazole studies.Omeprazole at oral doses up to mg kg day in rats about times the human dose on a body surface area basis was found to have no effect on reproductive performance of parental animals.Animal Toxicology and or Pharmacology Naproxen Reproductive studies have been performed in rats at mg kg day mg m day .times the maximum recommended human dose rabbits at mg kg day mg m day .times the maximum recommended human dose and mice at mg kg day mg m day .times the maximum recommended human dose with no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to the drug.However animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response.Esomeprazole Reproductive studies have been performed in rats at oral doses up to mg kg day about times the human dose on a body surface area basis and in rabbits at oral doses up to mg kg day about times the human dose on a body surface area basis and have revealed no evidence astra vimovo zeneca of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to esomeprazole.Reproductive studies conducted with omeprazole in rats at oral doses up to mg kg day about times the human dose on a body surface area basis and in rabbits at doses up to mg kg day about times the human dose on a body surface area basis did not disclose any evidence for a teratogenic potential of omeprazole.In rabbits omeprazole in a dose range of to mg kg day about to times the human dose on a body surface area basis produced dose-related increases in embryo-lethality fetal resorptions and pregnancy disruptions.In rats dose-related embryo fetal toxicity and postnatal developmental toxicity were observed in offspring resulting from parents treated with omeprazole at to mg kg day about to times the human doses on a body surface area basis.Clinical Studies Two randomized multi-center double-blind trials Study and Study compared the incidence of gastric ulcer formation in patients taking Vimovo and patients taking enteric-coated naproxen.Subjects were at least years of age with a medical condition expected to require daily NSAID therapy for vimovo astra zeneca at generic drug for vimovo least months and if less than years old with a documented history of gastric or duodenal ulcer within the past years.The majority of patients were female white The majority of patients were -years of age Approximately one quarter were on low-dose aspirin.Studies and showed that Vimovo given as mg mg twice daily statistically significantly reduced the -month cumulative incidence of gastric ulcers compared to enteric-coated naproxen mg twice daily see Table Approximately a quarter of the patients in Studies and were taking concurrent low-dose aspirin ≤ mg daily.The results for this subgroup analysis in patients who used aspirin were consistent with the overall findings of the study.The results at one month three months and six months are presented in Table Table – Cumulative Observed Incidence of Gastric Ulcers at and Months Study Study Vimovo N number EC-naproxen N number trials patients receiving Vimovo had a mean duration of therapy of days compared to days in patients receiving enteric-coated naproxen alone.A higher proportion of patients taking EC-naproxen discontinued the study due to upper GI adverse events vimovo astra zeneca including duodenal ulcers compared to Vimovo in both trials see Adverse Reactions The efficacy of Vimovo in treating the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis was established in two -week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials in patients with osteoarthritis OA of the knee.In these two trials patients were allowed to remain on low-dose aspirin for cardioprophylaxis.Vimovo was given as mg mg twice daily.In each trial patients receiving Vimovo had significantly better results compared to patients receiving placebo as measured by change from baseline of the WOMAC pain subscale and the WOMAC physical function subscale and a Patient Global Assessment Score.Based on studies with enteric-coated naproxen improvement in patients treated for rheumatoid arthritis was demonstrated by a reduction in joint swelling a reduction in duration of morning stiffness a reduction in disease activity as assessed by both the investigator and patient and by increased mobility as demonstrated by a reduction in walking time.In patients with osteoarthritis the therapeutic action of naproxen has been shown by a reduction in joint pain or tenderness an increase in range of motion in knee joints increased mobility vimovo astra zeneca as demonstrated by a reduction in walking time and improvement in capacity to perform activities of daily living impaired by the disease.In patients with ankylosing spondylitis naproxen has been shown to decrease night pain morning stiffness and pain at rest.How Supplied Storage and Handling Vimovo mg mg tablets are oval yellow film-coated tablets printed with in black ink supplied as NDC Bottles of tablets Vimovo mg mg tablets are oval yellow film-coated tablets printed with in black ink supplied as NDC Bottles of tablets NDC Unit Dose Blisters package of tablets Storage Store at °C °Fexcursions permitted to -°C -°F see USP Controlled Room Temperature.Store in the original container and keep the bottle tightly closed to protect from moisture.Dispense in a tight container if package is subdivided.Patient Counseling Information See FDA-Approved Medication Guide Patients should be informed of the following before initiating therapy with Vimovo and periodically during the course of ongoing therapy.Patients should also be encouraged to read the NSAID Medication Guide that accompanies each prescription dispensed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer The marketing authorisation for VIMOVO vimovo astra zeneca is held by AstraZeneca UK Ltd Capability Green Luton LU LU United Kingdom.VIMOVO is manufactured by AstraZeneca AB SE-Södertälje Sweden.To listen to or request a copy of this leaflet in Braille large print or audio please call free of charge UK only Please be ready to give the following information Product name Reference number VIMOVO mg mg tablets This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names Austria Vimovo Lithuania Vimovo Belgium Vimovo Luxembourg Vimovo Bulgaria Vimovo Malta Vimovo Czech Republic Vimovo Netherlands Vimovo Denmark Vimovo Norway Vimovo Estonia Vimovo Poland Vimovo Finland Vimovo Portugal Vimovo Germany Vimovo Romania Vimovo Greece Vimovo Slovakia Vimovo Hungary Vimovo Slovenia Vimovo Ireland Vimovo Spain Vimovo Italy Vimovo Sweden Vimovo Latvia Vimovo United Kingdom Vimovo This leaflet was last updated in December Source Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory AgencyDisclaimer Every effort has been made to C ensure that the information provided here is accurate up-to-date and complete but no guarantee is made to that effect.Drug information vimovo astra zeneca contained herein may be time sensitive.This information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States. While many patients with osteoarthritis treat their symptoms with NSAIDs of chronic NSAID users are at risk of gastrointestinal ulcers."In a single pill VIMOVO provides a proven pain reliever with a built-in PPI for arthritis patients at-risk for NSAID-associated gastric ulcers " said Howard Hutchinson M.D Chief Medical Officer AstraZeneca."The approval also demonstrates the commitment of AstraZeneca and POZEN to provide a new pain relief option that addresses the unmet medical needs of these patients."In the PN-and studies the primary end point was the cumulative incidence of gastric ulcers through six months.In each of the trials patients received either VIMOVO or enteric-coated naproxen mg twice daily over a six-month treatment period.Endoscopies were performed at baseline and at one three and six months.Data from study PN-showed a incidence of gastric ulcers in patients taking VIMOVO compared to among patients taking enteric-coated naproxen pThe most commonly observed adverse events in the clinical trials experienced by of patients in the vimovo astra zeneca VIMOVO group were erosive gastritis dyspepsia gastritis diarrhea gastric ulcer upper abdominal pain and nausea.Important Safety Information about VIMOVOCardiovascular Risk Naproxen a component of VIMOVO may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events myocardial infarction and stroke which can be fatal.This risk may increase with duration of use.Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk.VIMOVO is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft CABG surgery.Gastrointestinal Risk NSAIDs including naproxen a component of VIMOVO cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines which can be fatal.These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms.Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal GI events.VIMOVO is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of VIMOVO or substituted benzimidazolesin patients with a history of asthma urticaria or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDsin patients during the peri-operative period in the setting of vimovo astra zeneca coronary artery bypass graft CABG surgeryor in patients in the late stages of pregnancy.Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.Treatment should be withdrawn when active and clinically significant bleeding from any source occurs.As with all NSAIDs VIMOVO can lead to the onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events.Blood pressure should be monitored closely.Fluid retention and edema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs including VIMOVO.NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with fluid retention or heart failure.NSAIDs including VIMOVO may diminish the antihypertensive effect of angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II antagonists beta-blockers and in some patients can reduce the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides.VIMOVO can be administered with low-dose aspirin less than or equal to mg day therapy.The concurrent use of aspirin and VIMOVO may increase the risk of serious adverse events.VIMOVO is not recommended in patients with moderate or severe renal insufficiency.In addition NSAIDs may vimovo astra zeneca cause renal toxicity.VIMOVO is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic insufficiency.Consider dose reduction in mild moderate hepatic insufficiency.If abnormal liver enzymes persist or worsen discontinue use immediately.Serious skin adverse reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis which can be fatal and can occur without warning.Discontinue VIMOVO at first appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity.Symptomatic response to esomeprazole a component of VIMOVO does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.Atrophic gastritis has been noted occasionally in gastric corpus biopsies from patients treated long-term with omeprazole of which VIMOVO contains an enantiomer.Several studies and literature reports indicate that long-term proton pump inhibitor PPI therapy is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip wrist or spine.Esomeprazole a component of VIMOVO inhibits gastric acid secretion and may interfere with the absorption of drugs where gastric pH is an important determinant of bioavailability eg ketoconazole iron salts and digoxin.Concomitant use of VIMOVO and warfarin may result in increased risk of bleeding complications.Monitor for increases in INR vimovo astra zeneca and prothrombin time.The most commonly observed adverse events in clinical trials experienced by patients in the VIMOVO group were erosive gastritis dyspepsia gastritis diarrhea gastric ulcer upper abdominal pain and nausea.About VIMOVOVIMOVO is a fixed-dose combination of delayed-release enteric-coated naproxen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID and immediate-release esomeprazole a stomach acid-reducing proton pump inhibitor PPI approved for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.VIMOVO is not recommended for use in children younger than years of age.VIMOVO has been developed as a sequential-delivery tablet formulation combining an immediate-release esomeprazole magnesium layer and an enteric-coated naproxen core.As a result esomeprazole is released first in the stomach prior to the dissolution of naproxen in the small intestine.The enteric coating prevents naproxen release at pH levels below providing protection against possible local gastric toxicity of naproxen.AstraZeneca submitted a Marketing Authorization Application MAA to the European Medicines Association EMEA for VIMOVO on October .Upon the FDA's notification vimovo astra zeneca of approval of the New Drug Application for VIMOVO a million milestone payment from AstraZeneca will be payable to POZEN.About OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints.Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and the most common cause of chronic pain affecting million individuals worldwide and million Americans.A combination of factors can contribute to osteoarthritis including being overweight aging joint injury or stress heredity and muscle weakness.Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands spine or large weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees.About Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining or synovium of the joints.It can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in chronic pain loss of function and disability.About Ankylosing SpondylitisAnkylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily causes pain and inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae of the spine and the joints between the spine and pelvis sacroiliac joints.Ankylosing spondylitis may also cause inflammation and pain in other parts of the body vimovo astra zeneca as well.ABOUT POZENPOZEN Inc headquartered in Chapel Hill NC is a pharmaceutical company committed to transforming medicine that transforms lives. Healthcare is personal one drug can work differently between women and men or on people of different ages.How do you find patients like you to answer your question and only patients like you can answer. VIMOVO can be administered with low-dose aspirin ≤ mg day therapy.The concurrent use of aspirin and VIMOVO may increase the risk of serious adverse events.As with all NSAIDs concurrent administration of naproxen and aspirin is not generally recommended because of the potential of increased adverse events.NSAIDs including VIMOVO can cause serious GI adverse events which can be fatal.The risk is greater in patients with a prior history of ulcer disease or GI bleeding and in patients at high risk for GI events especially the elderly.VIMOVO should be used with caution in these patients.Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between use of psychotropic drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and the occurrence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.In two studies concurrent use of an vimovo astra zeneca NSAID COX-inhibitor or aspirin potentiated the risk of bleeding.Although these studies focused on upper gastrointestinal bleeding bleeding at other sites cannot be ruled out.NSAIDs should be given with care to patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease as their condition may be exacerbated.Symptomatic response to esomeprazole a component of VIMOVO does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.Atrophic gastritis has been noted occasionally in gastric corpus biopsies from patients treated long-term with omeprazole of which VIMOVO contains an enantiomer.Anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients without known prior exposure to either component of VIMOVO.NSAIDs should not be given to patients with aspirin triad.Serious skin adverse reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis which can be fatal and can occur without warning.Discontinue VIMOVO at first appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity.In late pregnancy as with other NSAIDS VIMOVO should be avoided because it may cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.VIMOVO is not recommended in patients with moderate or severe renal insufficiency.In vimovo astra zeneca addition NSAIDs may cause renal toxicity.VIMOVO is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic insufficiency.Consider dose reduction in mild moderate hepatic insufficiency.If abnormal liver enzymes persist or worsen discontinue use immediately.Several studies and literature reports indicate that long-term proton pump inhibitor PPI therapy is associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip wrist or spine.Esomeprazole a component of VIMOVO inhibits gastric acid secretion and may interfere with the absorption of drugs where gastric pH is an important determinant of bioavailability eg ketoconazole iron salts and digoxin.Concomitant use of VIMOVO and warfarin may result in increased risk of bleeding complications.Monitor for increases in INR and prothrombin time.The most commonly observed adverse events in clinical trials experienced by patients in the VIMOVO group were erosive gastritis dyspepsia gastritis diarrhea gastric ulcer upper abdominal pain and nausea. Therefore Vimovo should be used with caution in people with known high blood pressure.All NSAIDs including Vimovo may cause congestive heart failure or fluid retention.Contact your healthcare provider if you notice unexplained weight gain or swelling while taking vimovo astra zeneca this drug.Also Vimovo should be used with caution in people with heart failure.Kidney damage can occur in people taking NSAIDs including Vimovo.This occurrence is more common in the elderly as well as in people with kidney disease heart failure liver problems and those taking a diuretic or ACE inhibitor.NSAIDs including Vimovo have been reported to cause allergic reactions.Seek immediate medical attention if you notice things such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the face and throat.In rare cases people taking Vimovo can develop a serious rash.If you notice an unexplained rash or develop blisters fever or itchy skin stop taking Vimovo and call your healthcare provider right away.There have been reports of anemia in people taking NSAIDs.Therefore if you are taking Vimovo for an extended period of time and show signs of anemia such as pale skin or extreme fatigue talk to your healthcare provider.Vimovo contains a proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole.Studies indicate that people who take proton pump inhibitor medications may be at an increased risk for broken bones.The risk appears to be vimovo astra zeneca highest for people who take such medications at high doses or for long periods of time over a year.You and your healthcare provider should take this into account when deciding if the benefits of this medication outweigh the risks for your particular situation.Proton pump inhibitors PPIs including the one in Vimovo may cause low blood magnesium levels hypomagnesemia.Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any symptoms of hypomagnesemia such as muscle spasms an irregular heart rhythm arrhythmia or seizures.Your healthcare provider may want to check your magnesium levels using a simple blood test periodically.It is possible that Vimovo could make asthma worse especially in people with aspirin-sensitive asthma.Vimovo is a pregnancy Category C or D medicine depending on the trimester meaning that it might not be safe for use during pregnancy although the full risks are currently unknown see Vimovo and Pregnancy for more information.Vimovo passes through breast milk.Therefore if you are breastfeeding a child check with your healthcare provider or your child's healthcare provider before taking Vimovo see Vimovo and Breastfeeding.Vimovo Medication Information vimovo astra zeneca Home Drug Information FDA Approved Drugs Medical Areas Gastroenterology Musculoskeletal Rheumatology Family Medicine View ByYearCompanyConditionsTherapeutic AreasDrug Names The following drug information is obtained from various newswires published medical journal articles and medical conference presentations.Company AstraZenecaApproval Status Approved April Treatment Area arthritis in patients at risk for NSAID-associated ulcers General InformationVimovo is a fixed dose combination of the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole magnesium with the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID naproxen in a single tablet.Vimovo is specifically indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAIDassociated gastric ulcers.Vimovo is supplied as a tablet for oral administration.The recommended initial dose is one tablet twice daily of mg naproxen and mg of esomeprazole or mg naproxen and mg of esomeprazole.The tablets are to be swallowed whole with liquid.Do not split chew crush or dissolve the tablet.Vimovo is to be taken at least minutes before meals.Clinical ResultsFDA ApprovalThe FDA approval of Vimovo was based on the following studiesGastric UlcersTwo randomized vimovo astra zeneca multi-center double blind trials Study and Study compared the incidence of gastric ulcer formation in patients taking Vimovo and patients taking enteric-coated naproxen.Vimovo given as mg mg twice daily statistically significantly reduced the -month cumulative incidence of gastric ulcers compared to enteric-coated naproxen mg twice daily Study versus respectively and Study versus respectively p Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitisTwo -week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials enrolled patients with osteoarthritis OA of the knee.Vimovo was given as mg mg twice daily.In each trial patients receiving Vimovo had significantly better results compared to patients receiving placebo as measured by change from baseline of the WOMAC pain subscale and the WOMAC physical function subscale and a Patient Global Assessment Score.Based on studies with enteric-coated naproxen improvement in patients treated for rheumatoid arthritis was demonstrated by a reduction in joint swelling a reduction in duration of morning stiffness a reduction in disease activity as assessed by both the investigator and patient and by increased mobility as demonstrated by a reduction in walking time.In patients with ankylosing spondylitis naproxen has been vimovo astra zeneca shown to decrease night pain morning stiffness and pain at rest.Side EffectsAdverse events associated with the use of Vimovo may include but are not limited to the followingErosive gastritisDyspepsiaGastritisDiarrheaGastric ulcerUpper abdominal painNauseaMechanism of ActionVimovo is a fixed dose combination of the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole magnesium with the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID naproxen in a single tablet.Vimovo has been developed as a delayed release tablet whereby esomeprazole mg is released first in the stomach prior to the dissolution of enteric-coated naproxen mg in the small intestine.The mechanism of action of the naproxen like that of other NSAIDs is not completely understood but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition.By acting specifically on the proton pump esomeprazole blocks the final step in acid production thus reducing gastric acidity.Additional InformationFor additional information regarding Vimovo or arthritis and the risk of NSAID-associated ulcers please visit the Vimovo web page. Use Main Category GastroIntestinal Gastroenterology Also Included In Regulatory Affairs Drug ApprovalsClinical Trials Drug TrialsPharma Industry Biotech Industry Article Date May - PDT Current ratings forFDA Approved VIMOVOTM For Arthritis Patients At Risk vimovo astra zeneca Of Developing NSAID-Associated Gastric Ulcers Patient Public votesHealthcare Prof votes AstraZeneca and POZEN Inc.announced the U.S.Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved VIMOVO™ naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablets for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.VIMOVO co-developed by POZEN Inc. Two large controlled clinical trials of a COX-selective NSAID for the treatment of pain in the first days following CABG surgery found an increased incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke see Contraindications Hypertension NSAIDs including naproxen a component of VIMOVO can lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events.Patients taking thiazides or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with hypertension.Blood pressure BP should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy see Drug Interactions ..Congestive Heart Failure and vimovo astra zeneca Edema Fluid retention edema and peripheral edema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs and should be used with caution in patients with fluid retention or heart failure.Gastrointestinal Effects — Risk of Ulceration Bleeding and Perforation NSAIDs including naproxen a component of VIMOVO can cause serious gastrointestinal GI adverse events including inflammation bleeding ulceration and perforation of the stomach small intestine or large intestine which can be fatal. 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Drageringen skyddar tablettkärnan med naproxen så länge pH ligger under vilket skyddar magsäcken mot eventuella lokala skador av naproxen.AstraZeneca inlämnade den oktober en ansökan om godkännande för marknadsföring MAA av Vimovo till den europeiska läkemedelsmyndigheten EMA.När FDA nu godkänt registreringsansökan i USA för Vimovo utfaller en delmålsbetalning om MUSD från AstraZeneca till POZEN.Om artros Artros är en degenerativ ledsjukdom som beror på att brosket i en eller flera leder bryts ned och så småningom försvinner.Artros är den vanligaste orsaken till ledbesvär och den vanligaste orsaken till kronisk smärta.Den beräknas drabba miljoner människor runt om i världen vimovo astra zeneca varav miljoner amerikaner.Det finns flera faktorer som kan bidra till uppkomsten av artros bland annat övervikt ålder skada på eller överbelastning av leder ärftlighet och muskelförsvagning.Artros förekommer ofta i händer fötter ryggrad och viktbelastade leder som höfter och knän.Om ledgångsreumatism Ledgångsreumatism är en kronisk sjukdom som främst kännetecknas av inflammationer i ledernas hinnor synovium.Inflammationen kan leda till långsiktiga skador på leden med åtföljande kroniska smärtor och funktionsnedsättning i varierande grad.Om Bechterews sjukdom Bechterews sjukdom ankyloserande spondylit är en kronisk inflammatorisk sjukdom som i första hand ger upphov till smärta och inflammation i lederna mellan ryggkotorna och mellan ryggraden och bäckenet sakroiliakalederna.Ankyloserande spondylit kan dock ge upphov till inflammation och smärta även från andra delar av kroppen.Om POZEN Inc.Se företagets hemsida naproxen pill wrapped in a layer of Nexium. I wonder how many patents Dr.Pullen holds?In the last years medicine has advanced exponentially and improved the lives of the sick while increasing life expectancy by There have been a couple of dozen true blockbusters.The rest of the drugs there are thousands helped patients while vimovo astra zeneca financing the development of these life changing blockbusters.Everyone knows that these drugs cost billions of dollars to develop.Its big pharma that takes on the risk of development.Its their share holders that expect big returns because of the enormous risk associated with drug development.I wish people like Dr.Pullen just said "thank you" rather than berate a drug company for marketing a drug that he doesn't feel is worth the cost.What I don't wonder is how much talent is required to be a critic.Or rather-the lack of talent.We all know what Vimovo is and what it does.If you don't like it don't prescribe it.If you think your patients will take pills a day at different times-prescribe this regiment.Keep in mind that assuming the patient survives the bleed from the ulcer-the hospitalization of gastric ulcer will cost more than a year supply of Vimovo.I wish Dr.Pullen would put his energy into constructive ideas rather than tearing down the work of others.If he did-He might not appear to be a shallow vimovo astra zeneca short-sighted pessimist.We have enough of those already.Quote Doctor Pullen leaves me in a state of wonder.I wonder how many advances in medicine Dr.Pullen is responsible for. De plus des patients atteints d’arthrose ont cessé de prendre leur médicament pour les troubles digestifs parce qu’ils commençaient « se sentir mieux et qu’ils préféraient prendre moins de médicaments viii. But it still is a bad drug.Stadol NS.While we are on the subject of highly addictive prescription products lets talk about the wonderful Stadol NS.Stadol is the brand name for the prescription product butorphanol tartrate.It is a synthetic opioid product that is used to manage migraine headaches.The Stadol brand name is no longer available but the generic butorphanol is still available as a nasal spray.This medication makes my list because it is so incredibly addictive that I wonder why prescribers use it at all.I can’t recall the last time I dispensed this nasal spray product for a patient that wasn’t helplessly addicted to it and didn’t need close monitoring of refill history.People just get hooked on this vimovo astra zeneca drug quickly and it puts a hold on them that is difficult to break.I would consider this to be a last resort drug for migraines only and even then used only under close supervision. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Follow the directions on your prescription label.Esomeprazole and naproxen is usually taken times each day at least minutes before a meal.Follow your doctor's instructions.Do not crush chew or break an enteric coated pill.Swallow it whole.The enteric coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach.Breaking the pill will damage this coating.To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects your blood may need to be tested often.Your blood pressure and kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.You may also need eye exams if you have any changes in your vision.Visit your doctor regularly. Please tell me that you are not this slow.I agree that most pharma companies are under a CIA.I vimovo astra zeneca also agree that no other industry operates under so much restriction and observation by the federal government.Can you name even other industry in which companies can't entertain their clients. Today announced the U.S.Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved VIMOVO™naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablets for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.VIMOVO co-developed by POZEN Inc. I wonder how many patents Dr.Pullen holds?You might ask "How many advances AstraZeneca is responsible for?" The answer is ZERO.In the last years medicine has advanced exponentially and improved the lives of the sick while increasing life expectancy by This is due to one thing antibiotics.There have been a couple of dozen true blockbusters.What do you mean. Hypersensitivity reactions eg angioedema and anaphylactic reaction shock have been reported with esomeprazole use.Vimovo is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft CABG surgery see Warnings and Precautions .vimovo astra zeneca Vimovo is contraindicated in patients in the late stages of pregnancy see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations .Warnings and Precautions Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Clinical trials of several COX-selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular CV thrombotic events myocardial infarction and stroke which can be fatal.All NSAIDS both COX-selective and nonselective may have a similar risk.Patients with known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease may be at greater risk.To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in patients treated with an NSAID the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration possible.Physicians and patients should remain alert for the development of such events even in the absence of previous CV symptoms.Patients should be informed about the signs and or symptoms of serious CV events and the steps to take if they occur.There is no consistent evidence that concurrent use of aspirin mitigates the increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events associated with NSAID use.Two large controlled clinical trials of zeneca astra vimovo a COX-selective NSAID for the treatment of pain in the first – days following CABG surgery found an increased incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke see Contraindications Hypertension NSAIDs including naproxen a component of Vimovo can lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of CV events.Patients taking thiazides or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with hypertension.Blood pressure BP should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy see Drug Interactions. ACE-inhibitors Reports suggest that NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE-inhibitors.This interaction should be given consideration in patients taking VIMOVO concomitantly with ACE-inhibitors.Aspirin VIMOVO can be administered with low-dose aspirin mg day therapy. The U.S.Food and Drug Administration has suggested that Pozen needs additional data to get approval for that full indication.To understand PA′s regulatory prospects it helps to first understand Vimovo.Vimovo combines the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID naproxen with vimovo astra zeneca omeprazole which reduces stomach irritation.Omeprazole is released immediately.Pozen’s delayed-release technology administers naproxen later.The drug was developed to give a treatment option to arthritis patients who can’t take NSAIDs because of ulcer risks.Vimovo was approved in the United States and Europe in Pozen’s PA drug platform applies to the company’s delayed-release technology to aspirin to make safer aspirin therapies for a range of indications.PA is the first drug to emerge from this platform.Last week Pozen disclosed that the FDA suggested it would approve PA at the mg dosage only for treating patients who have had coronary artery bypass graft surgery and in those patients only for a year.That’s a much smaller patient pool compared to the millions taking aspirin to prevent heart disease.The FDA wants Pozen to seek approval for the compound drug at the lower mg dose to cover a broader range of patients.In fact Pozen’s own market research shows that two-thirds of aspirin therapy patients take the mg dose.But Pozen had expected getting approval at mg would cover all secondary cardiovascular indications.PA’s regulatory vimovo astra zeneca prospects might be smoother overseas and Pozen has Vimovo to thank for that.Pozen recently met with regulators in a European country to discuss PA an aspirin combination drug being developed for pain relief.That country which had approved Vimovo is so convinced of omeprazole’s ability to reduce ulcers in this combination that it won’t require phase studies on the drug.That could have implications for the cardiovascular approvals Pozen will seek in Europe and worldwide.Even though we may have added some heartburn to everybody by the FDA’s request for this lower dose here in the United States outside of the United States we’ve been served up a great opportunity to shave time off getting into the marketplace with both a mg and a mg dose Pozen CEO John Plachetka explained in a conference call to discuss first-quarter financial results.That could be a reference state for countries around the world.Vimovo may yet help Pozen with the FDA.As the company said in its regulatory filing the company does have clinical data for mg of aspirin combined with mg of omeprazole.That data vimovo astra zeneca is similar to the information Pozen submitted to secure approval for Vimovo at a lower dose without a phase trial so Vimovo would offer a precedent.At this point Pozen does not know the exact course it will take with its PA new drug application though Plachetka said the company has no plans to pursue a phase study.The PA′s drug application was expected to be filed in the third quarter and until the FDA dosage questions surfaced the company’s application was nearly done.Plachetka said Pozen could file the application as planned and get approval only for the limited cardiovascular indications the FDA indicated.But Plachetka added that the FDA has not seen any of the data from the NDA package and he suggested the agency may decide to approve PA for all of the previously discussed cardiovascular indications.Pozen could also apply for approval of the lower dose that the FDA suggested.The company could delay its filing until it has all of the mg aspirin data ready and ask for approval for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention.Even though the drug filing vimovo astra zeneca details are still being determined Pozen remains confident it can still land a drug partner to commercialize PA.Chief commercial officer Liz Cermak said that Pozen has been in advanced discussions with a number of potential parties.Those parties know about the FDA’s request for approval of the aspirin combination drug at mg and they’ve been receptive because of the large number of patients taking aspirin at that dose.Having this additional dose is very positive from a prescription perspective she said.The potential partners are still learning about the latest Pozen developments and some of them are not yet aware that at least one European country suggested three studies aren’t necessary for Pozen’s PA drugs.But Plachetka said he remains confident a deal will be done by the end of We should know well before then what course Pozen has chosen for its PA drug filing.Photo from stock.xchng user Bubbels Copyright MedCity News.All rights reserved.This material may not be published broadcast rewritten or redistributed.By Frank Vinluan Frank Vinluan is the North Carolina Bureau Chief for MedCity News.More posts vimovo astra zeneca by Author Drug Factsheets Health Home Medications esomeprazole naproxen DIN Drug Identification Number VIMOVO MG MODIFIED RELEASE TABLET VIMOVO MG MODIFIED RELEASE TABLETHow does Vimovo work. The esomeprazole in this medication helps reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in people who may be at risk for them while receiving treatment with an NSAID.Esomeprazole and naproxen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should know about VIMOVO. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.Are there any other precautions or warnings for Vimovo?Before you begin taking a medication be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have any medications you are taking whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding and any other significant facts about your health.These factors may affect how you should take this medication.HEALTH CANADA ADVISORY April Health Canada has issued new information concerning the use of Vimovo® esomeprazole naproxen.

Why does the manufacturer try to influence the expert who is required zeneca astra vimovo to write the note so that patients can get it and then influence the patients with coupons to pay the patient's copayment?Why does it cost so much at retail when the two ingredients can be purchased separately at retail for so much less. I wonder how many block buster life changing medicines he has financed. And AstraZeneca is a fixed-dose combination of enteric-coated naproxen a pain-relieving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID and immediate-release esomeprazole a proton pump inhibitor PPI.The FDA approval was supported by data from a clinical development program including results from the pivotal PN-and PN-studies which showed patients taking VIMOVO experienced significantly fewer endoscopic gastric ulcers compared to patients receiving enteric-coated naproxen.Twenty-seven million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis which is the most common form of arthritis.

There's all of the statins which was a purified version of yeast a naturally occurring substance that was serendipidously found to lower lipids.There were steroids a naturally occuring anti-inflammatory substance that has been purified and sold patents out then combined with B agonists and again patents are running out.The rest vimovo astra zeneca of the drugs there are thousands helped patients while financing the development of these life changing blockbusters.WRONG. Assessment of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risk in patients with osteoarthritis who require NSAIDs the LOGICA study.Ann Rheum Dis ;-.vi Hunt et al.Recommendations for the appropriate use of anti-inflammatory drugs in the era of coxibs Defining the role of gastroprotective agents.Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology ; -.vii Rostom et al.Canadian consensus guidelines on long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy and the need for gastroprotection Choose a suitable interchangeable generic or brand drug if you could not find the prescribed medicine. Store in the original container and keep the bottle tightly closed to protect from moisture.Dispense in a tight container if package is subdivided.See Medication Guide Patients should be informed of the following before initiating therapy with VIMOVO and periodically during the course of ongoing therapy.

Esomeprazole naproxen should be taken at least minutes before meals.You should swallow esomeprazole naproxen tablet whole with water.It should not be split chewed or crushed.Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person vimovo astra zeneca needs such as body weight other medical conditions and other medications.If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule.If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.Store this medication at room temperature protect it from light and moisture and keep it out of the reach of children.Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e.g.down the sink or in the toilet or in household garbage.Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.What forms does Vimovo come. Patients taking vimovo astra zeneca thiazides or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with hypertension.Blood pressure BP should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy see Drug Interactions ..Congestive Heart Failure and Edema Fluid retention edema and peripheral edema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs and should be used with caution in patients with fluid retention or heart failure.Gastrointestinal Effects — Risk of Ulceration Bleeding and Perforation NSAIDs including naproxen a component of VIMOVO can cause serious gastrointestinal GI adverse events including inflammation bleeding ulceration and perforation of the stomach small intestine or large intestine which can be fatal.While VIMOVO has been shown to significantly decrease the occurrence of gastric ulcers compared to naproxen alone ulceration and associated complications can still occur.These serious adverse events can occur at any time with or without warning symptoms in patients treated with NSAIDs.Only one in five patients who develop a serious upper GI adverse event on NSAID therapy is symptomatic.Upper GI ulcers vimovo astra zeneca gross bleeding or perforation caused by NSAIDs occur in approximately of patients treated for – months and in about of patients treated for one year.These trends continue with longer duration of use increasing the likelihood of developing a serious GI event at some time during the course of therapy.However even short-term therapy is not without risk.The utility of periodic laboratory monitoring has not been demonstrated nor has it been adequately assessed.VIMOVO should be prescribed with caution in those with a prior history of ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding.Patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and or gastrointestinal bleeding who use NSAIDs have a greater than -fold increased risk of developing a GI bleed compared to patients with neither of these risk factors.Other factors that increase the risk for GI bleeding in patients treated with NSAIDs include concomitant use of oral corticosteroids or anticoagulants or antiplatelets including low-dose aspirin longer duration of NSAID therapy smoking use of alcohol older age and poor general health status.Most spontaneous reports of fatal GI events are in elderly or debilitated patients vimovo astra zeneca and therefore special care should be taken in treating this population.To minimize the potential risk for an adverse GI event in patients treated with an NSAID or NSAID-containing product the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible duration.Patients and physicians should remain alert for signs and symptoms of GI ulceration and bleeding during NSAID therapy and promptly initiate additional evaluation and treatment if a serious GI adverse event is suspected.This should include discontinuation of the NSAID until a serious GI adverse event is ruled out.For high risk patients alternate therapies that do not involve NSAIDs should be considered.Epidemiological studies of the case-control and cohort design have demonstrated an association between use of psychotropic drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and the occurrence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.In two studies concurrent use of an NSAID COX- inhibitor or aspirin potentiated the risk of bleeding see Drug Interactions ..Although these studies focused on upper gastrointestinal bleeding bleeding at other sites cannot be ruled out. Vimovo is only available by prescription.Vimovo is available in two strengths mg esomeprazole combined vimovo astra zeneca with either mg or mg naproxen to be taken by mouth.The usual dosage to treat osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis is one tablet twice daily of Vimovo mg naproxen mg esomeprazole or mg naproxen mg esomeprazole.When is Vimovo prescribed. Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.VIMOVO can pass into your milk and may harm your baby.You should not breastfeed while taking VIMOVO.Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take VIMOVO.Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines vitamins and herbal supplements.Since VIMOVO contains naproxen talk to your healthcare provider before taking any other NSAID-containing products.Taking VIMOVO with other medicines can cause serious side effects.VIMOVO may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how VIMOVO works.Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take steroid hormones corticosteroids St.John’s Wort rifampin Rifater Rifamate Rimactane Rifadin a medicine for high blood pressure or heart problems aspirin cholestyramine Questran Questran Light Locholest Locholest Light Prevalite cyclosporine Gengraf Neoral Sandimmune vimovo astra zeneca or tacrolimus Prograf a water pill diuretic lithium carbonate methotrexate a blood thinner medicine an antidepressant medicine atazanavir Reyataz ketoconazole Nizoral products that contain iron digoxin Lanoxin erlotinib Tarceva clopidogrel Plavix Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.Know the medicines you take.Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.How should I take VIMOVO. Anaphylactoid Reactions Anaphylactoid reactions may occur in patients without known prior exposure to either component of VIMOVO.NSAIDs should not be given to patients with the aspirin triad.This symptom complex typically occurs in asthmatic patients who experience rhinitis with or without nasal polyps or who exhibit severe potentially fatal bronchospasm after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs see Contraindications Emergency help should be sought in cases where an anaphylactoid reaction occurs. In each of the trials patients received either VIMOVO or enteric-coated naproxen mg twice daily over a six-month treatment period.Endoscopies were performed at baseline and at one three and six months.Data from study PN-showed a percent zeneca astra vimovo incidence of gastric ulcers in patients taking VIMOVO compared to percent among patients taking enteric-coated naproxen p On April the FDA notified POZEN that it had approved VIMOVO delayed-release tablets for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.VIMOVO received positive agreement for approval in countries across the European Union in October which was followed by marketing and pricing approval in the United Kingdom the first major ex-U.S. ACE-inhibitors Reports suggest that NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE-inhibitors.This interaction should be given consideration in patients taking VIMOVO concomitantly with ACE-inhibitors.Aspirin VIMOVO can be administered with low-dose aspirin mg day therapy.

Esomeprazole helps to reduce the risk of ulcers and stomach problems developing in patients who need to take naproxen or other NSAIDs.Depending on the position of the ulcer it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer.A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach.A duodenal ulcer occurs in the duodenum which is the tube leading vimovo astra zeneca out of the stomach.These can be caused in part by too much acid being made in the stomach.Your doctor may have prescribed Vimovo for another reason.Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Vimovo has been prescribed for you.Vimovo is not recommended for use in children as there have been no studies of its effects in children.There is no evidence that Vimovo is addictive.This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.Back to topBefore you take Vimovo When you must not take it Do not take Vimovo if you have an allergy tonaproxen esomeprazole or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet aspirin any other NSAID medicine any other medicine containing a proton pump inhibitorMany medicines used to treat headache period pain and other aches and pains contain aspirin or NSAID medicines.If you are not sure if you are taking using any of these medicines ask your pharmacist.Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include asthma wheezing or shortness of breath swelling of the face lips vimovo astra zeneca or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing hives itching or skin rash faintingIf you are allergic to aspirin NSAID medicines or medicines containing a proton pump inhibitor and you take Vimovo these symptoms may be severe.you are in the last months of pregnancyVimovo naproxen may delay labour and or affect your developing baby.

Abrupt discontinuation of corticosteroids may lead to disease exacerbation.Patients on prolonged corticosteroid therapy should have their therapy tapered slowly if a decision is made to discontinue corticosteroids and the patient should be observed closely for any evidence of adverse effects including adrenal insufficiency and exacerbation of symptoms of arthritis.Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea ​Published observational studies suggest that PPI therapy like Vimovo may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea especially in hospitalized patients.This diagnosis should be considered for diarrhea that does not improve see Adverse Reactions .​Patients should use the lowest dose and shortest duration of PPI therapy appropriate to the condition being treated see Dosage and Administration Interaction with Clopidogrel ​Avoid concomitant use of esomeprazole with clopidogrel.Clopidogrel is a vimovo astra zeneca prodrug.Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite.The metabolism of clopidogrel to its active metabolite can be impaired by use with concomitant medications such as esomeprazole that inhibit CYPC activity.Concomitant use of clopidogrel with mg esomeprazole reduces the pharmacological activity of clopidogrel.When using esomeprazole a component of Vimovo consider alternative anti-platelet therapy see Drug Interactions and Pharmacokinetics Bone Fracture ​Several published observational studies suggest that proton pump inhibitor PPI therapy may be associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis-related fractures of the hip wrist or spine. Go tell the construction industry or the IT industry that they can't take their clients out or no longer offer them straight-out bribes.Send investigators to thier vendor events and see what comes out of that.Oops you missed the point again.Mr.Rost's post isn't about restriction it's about fines and penalties paid.The CIA's that you treat as so routine are the result of violations of the law.And the reason the reps can't entertain their customers is the fraud and abuse.vimovo astra zeneca You're diverting AGAIN.Wal-Mart will not allow any vendor to bring any gifts whatsoever the US government the pharma industries' biggest customer by far does not allow gifts to employees from outsiders.So once again the Hitler Youth of pharma has been beaten by logic.An important point all should garner from this will come from the Hitler Youth he's clearly wrong but will not admit it here and surely doesn't see it.As long as he can he will act the way he does based on his belief system no matter how clearly in the wrong he is.The only solution is a radical change.Let the pharmaceutical industry operate in the free market.Foreign firms that have repeatedly broken the law should not be allowed to operate here.Quote Oops you missed the point again.Mr.Rost's post isn't about restriction it's about fines and penalties paid.The CIA's that you treat as so routine are the result of violations of the law.And the reason the reps can't entertain their customers is the vimovo astra zeneca vimovo ankylosing spondylitis fraud and abuse.You're diverting AGAIN.Wal-Mart will not allow any vendor to bring any gifts whatsoever the US government the pharma industries' biggest customer by far does not allow gifts to employees from outsiders.So once again the Hitler Youth of pharma has been beaten by logic.An important point all should garner from this will come from the Hitler Youth he's clearly wrong but will not admit it here and surely doesn't see. Keep VIMOVO and all medicines out of the reach of children.General information about VIMOVO Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in this Medication Guide.Do not use VIMOVO for a condition for which it was not prescribed.Do not give VIMOVO to other people even if they have the same symptoms you have.It may harm them.This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about VIMOVO.If you would like more information ask your healthcare provider.You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information that is written for healthcare professionals.For more information call -What are vimovo astra zeneca the ingredients in VIMOVO. MgEach yellow oval film-coated tablet printed " " in black ink on one side contains mg esomeprazole and mg naproxen.Nonmedicinal ingredients carnauba wax croscarmellose sodium glycerol monostearate hypromellose iron oxide black iron oxide yellow macrogols magnesium stearate methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer dispersion methyl parahydroxybenzoate polydextrose polysorbate povidone propylene glycol propyl parahydroxybenzoate silica colloidal anhydrous titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. Diuretics Clinical studies as well as postmarketing observations have shown that NSAIDs can reduce the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides in some patients.This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.During concomitant therapy with NSAIDs the patient should be observed closely both for signs of renal failure as well as to monitor to assure diuretic efficacy see Warnings and Precautions ..Lithium NSAIDs have produced an elevation of plasma lithium levels and a reduction in renal lithium clearance.The mean minimum lithium concentration increased and the renal clearance was decreased by approximately These effects have been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis by the NSAID.Thus when NSAIDs and lithium are administered concurrently subjects should be observed carefully vimovo astra zeneca for signs of lithium toxicity.Methotrexate NSAIDs have been reported to competitively inhibit methotrexate accumulation in rabbit kidney slices.NSAIDs have been reported to reduce the tubular secretion of methotrexate in an animal model.This may indicate that they could enhance the toxicity of methotrexate.Caution should be used when NSAIDs are administered concomitantly with methotrexate.Case reports published population pharmacokinetic studies and retrospective analyses suggest that concomitant administration of PPIs and methotrexate primarily at high dosesee methotrexate prescribing information may elevate and prolong serum levels of methotrexate and or its metabolite hydroxymethotrexate.However no formal drug interaction studies of methotrexate with PPIs have been conducted see Warnings and Precautions .Anticoagulants Naproxen decreases platelet aggregation and may prolong bleeding time.In addition because warfarin and NSAIDs are highly protein bound the free fraction of warfarin and naproxen may increase substantially in some patients.Concomitant use of Vimovo and anticoagulants such as warfarin dicumarol and heparin may result in increased risk of bleeding complications.The effects of warfarin and NSAIDs on GI bleeding are synergistic such that users of both drugs together have a risk vimovo astra zeneca of serious GI bleeding higher than users of either drug alone.Post-marketing reports of changes in prothrombin measures have been reported among patients on concomitant warfarin and esomeprazole therapy.Increases in INR and prothrombin time may lead to abnormal bleeding and even death.Patients treated with proton pump inhibitors and warfarin concomitantly may need to be monitored for increases in INR and prothrombin time.Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors SSRIs There is an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs are combined with NSAIDs including COX- selective inhibitors.Caution should be used when NSAIDs are administered concomitantly with SSRIs see Warnings and Precautions .Other Information Concerning Drug Interactions Naproxen is highly bound to plasma albuminit thus has a theoretical potential for interaction with other albumin-bound drugs such as sulphonylureas hydantoins and other NSAIDs.Patients simultaneously receiving Vimovo and a hydantoin sulphonamide or sulphonylurea should be observed for adjustment of dose if required.Naproxen and other NSAIDs can reduce the antihypertensive effect of propranolol and other beta-blockers. Any exposure to sunlight may cause sunburn skin blisters skin rash redness itching or discoloration.You vimovo astra zeneca should limit your exposure to sunlight tanning booths and sun lamps.You should also use a sunscreen with at least SPF In addition cover up wear sunscreen long sleeves and a hat if you are taking esomeprazole naproxen and are in the sun.Urine problems Esomeprazole - naproxen may cause problems such as bladder pain painful urination frequent urination blood in the urine and irritation of the bladder.If you experience any urinary symptoms stop taking this medication and consult with your health care provider.Women who are trying to conceive Naproxen may impair fertility.Women who are trying to conceive having difficulty conceiving or getting tested to see if they are infertile should avoid using esomeprazole naproxen.Pregnancy This medication should not be used during pregnancy especially during the third trimester.If you become pregnant while taking this medication contact your doctor immediately.Breast-feeding This medication should not be used by breast-feeding mothers.Children The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children.What other drugs could interact with Vimovo?There may be an interaction between esomeprazole naproxen and vimovo astra zeneca any of the following acetylsalicylic acid ASA alcohol antifungal medications e.g itraconazole ketoconazole voriconazole antacids atazanavir birth control pills certain blood pressure medications angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors such as enalapril lisinopril or ramipril or angiotensin receptor blockers ARBs such as candesartan irbesartan or losartan cholestyramine clarithromycin clopidogrel cyclosporine diazepam digoxin diuretics e.g hydrochlorothiazide furosemide glucocorticoids e.g prednisone lithium methotrexate nelfinavir other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDse.g ibuprofen diclofenac ketorlac naproxen phenytoin probenecid selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIse.g fluoxetine paroxetine. Attention Lawyers We consider a referral from another law firm to be one of the greatest compliments. Today announced the U.S.Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved VIMOVO™naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablets for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.VIMOVO co-developed by POZEN Inc. The esomeprazole in this medication helps reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in people who may be at risk for them while receiving treatment with an NSAID.Esomeprazole vimovo astra zeneca and naproxen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should know about VIMOVO.

Aspirin naproxen or other NSAIDS such as ibuprofen diclofenac or COX-inhibitors e.g.celecoxib etoricoxib have caused you to have asthma wheeziness or an allergic reaction such as itchiness or skin rash urticaria.You are in the last months of pregnancy.You have severe problems with your liver kidney or heart.You have an ulcer in your stomach or gut.You have any bleeding disorder or serious and unexpected bleeding.Do not take VIMOVO if any of the above apply to you.If you are not sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking VIMOVO.Take special care with VIMOVO You must not take VIMOVO and talk to your doctor straight away if any of the following happen to you before or while you are taking VIMOVO as this medicine may hide the symptoms of other disease You lose a lot of weight for no reason and have problems swallowing.You start to vomit food or blood.You pass vimovo astra zeneca black stools blood-stained faeces.If any of the above apply to you or you are not sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if You have inflammation of your intestines Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.You have any other problems with your liver or kidneys or if you are elderly.You are taking medicines such as corticosteroids taken by mouth warfarin Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors SSRIs acetylsalicylic acid aspirin or NSAIDs including COX-inhibitors see section Taking other medicines.If any of the above apply to you or you are not sure talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.If you have previously experienced stomach ulcer or bleeding you should let your doctor know.You will be asked to report any unusual symptoms from your stomach e.g.pain to your doctor.Medicines such as VIMOVO may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack myocardial infarction or stroke.Any risk is more likely with high doses and long lasting treatment. VIMOVO which contains naproxen vimovo astra zeneca a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID and esomeprazole magnesium may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death.This chance increases with longer use of NSAID medicines in people who have heart disease NSAID-containing medicines such as VIMOVO should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a coronary artery bypass graft CABG.NSAID-containing medicines such as VIMOVO can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment.Ulcers and bleeding can happen without warning symptoms may cause death The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with taking medicines called steroid hormones corticosteroids and blood thinners anticoagulants longer use smoking drinking alcohol older age having poor health NSAID medicines should only be used exactly as prescribed at the lowest dose possible for your treatment for the shortest time needed What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs. Territory.VIMOVO has now been launched in more than countries with more anticipated in In June POZEN officially transferred to AstraZeneca the Investigational New VIMOVO™ naproxen esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablets is a astra vimovo zeneca fixed-dose combination of enteric-coated naproxen a pain-relieving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID and immediate-release esomeprazole a proton pump inhibitor PPI indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis OA rheumatoid arthritis RA and ankylosing spondylitis AS and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.Twenty-seven million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis which is the most common form of arthritis.While many patients with osteoarthritis treat their symptoms with NSAIDS adverse gastrointestinal events affect -of chronic NSAID users.VIMOVO is an important new treatment option that aligns with the current recommendations of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Rheumatology’s Ad Hoc Group on the use of selective and non-selective NSAIDs for patients who are at risk to develop gastric ulcers but who need to take an NSAID.The U.S.Food and Drug Administration FDA approval of VIMOVO is supported by data from a comprehensive clinical trials program including results from the six-month studies PN-and PN-studies.In the PN- and studies the primary endpoint was the cumulative incidence of gastric ulcers vimovo astra zeneca through six months. Summary of safety profileImmediate release esomeprazole has been included in the tablet formulation to decrease the incidence of gastrointestinal side effects from naproxen.VIMOVO has been shown to significantly decrease the occurrence of gastric ulcers and NSAID associated upper gastrointestinal adverse events compared to naproxen alone see section .No new safety findings were identified during VIMOVO treatment in the overall study population n compared to the well-established safety profiles of the individual active substances naproxen and esomeprazole.Tabulated summary of adverse reactionsAdverse reactions are classified according to frequency and System Organ Class.Frequency categories are defined according to the following convention Very common Common to cannot be estimated from the available dataVIMOVOThe following adverse experiences have been reported in patients taking VIMOVO during clinical trials Very CommonCommonUncommonRareInfections and infestations infection diverticulitis Blood and lymphatic system disorders eosinophilia leucopenia Immune system disorders hypersensitivity reactions Metabolism and nutrition disorders appetite disorder fluid retention hyperkalemia hyperuricemia Psychiatric disorders anxiety depression insomnia confusion dream abnormalities Nervous system disorders dizziness headache taste disturbance paraesthesia syncope somnolence tremor Ear and labyrinth disorders tinnitus vertigo Cardiac disorders arrhythmia palpitations astra zeneca vimovo myocardial infarction tachycardia Vascular disorders hypertension Respiratory thoracic and mediastinal disorders asthma bronchospasm dyspnea Gastrointestinal disordersdyspepsia abdominal pain constipation diarrhoea esophagitis flatulence gastric duodenal ulcers gastritis nausea vomiting dry mouth eructation gastrointestinal bleeding stomatitis glossitis hematemesis rectal bleeding Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders skin rashes dermatitis hyperhidrosis pruritis urticaria alopecia ecchymoses Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders arthralgia myalgia Renal and urinary disorders proteinuria renal failure Reproductive system and breast disorders menstrual disorder General disorders and administration site disorders oedema asthenia fatigue pyrexia Investigations abnormal liver function tests raised serum creatinine as detected by scheduled routine endoscopyNaproxenThe following adverse experiences have been reported in patients taking naproxen during clinical trials and through postmarketing reports.CommonUncommon RareInfections and infestationsdiverticulitis aseptic meningitis infection sepsis Blood and lymphatic system disorders agranulocytosis aplastic anemia eosinophilia granulocytopenia hemolytic anemia leucopenia lymphadenopathy pancytopenia thrombocytopenia Immune system disorders anaphylactic reactions anaphylactoid reactions hypersensitivity reactions Metabolism and nutrition disorders appetite disorder fluid retention hyperglycemia hyperkalemia hyperuricemia hypoglycemia weight changes Psychiatric disordersdepression insomnia agitation anxiety confusion dream abnormalities hallucinations nervousness Nervous system disordersdizziness drowsiness headache lightheadedness vertigo cognitive dysfunction coma convulsions inability to concentrate vimovo astra zeneca optic neuritis paresthesia syncope tremor Eye disordersvisual disturbances blurred vision conjunctivitis corneal opacity papilloedema papillitis Ear and labyrinth disorderstinnitus hearing disturbances hearing impairment Cardiac disorderspalpitations arrhythmia congestive heart failure myocardial infarction tachycardia Vascular disorders hypertension hypotension vasculitis Respiratory thoracic and mediastinal disordersdyspnea asthma bronchospasm eosinophilic pneumonitis pneumonia pulmonary edema respiratory depression Gastrointestinal disordersdyspepsia abdominal pain nausea vomiting diarrhoea constipation heartburn peptic ulcers stomatitis dry mouth esophagitis gastric ulcers gastritis glossitis eructation flatulence gastric duodenal ulcers gastrointestinal bleeding and or perforation melena hematemesis pancreatitis colitis exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease nonpeptic gastrointestinal ulceration rectal bleeding ulcerative stomatitis Hepatobiliary disorders cholestasis hepatitis jaundice liver failure Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders pruritis ecchymoses purpura skin rashes alopecia exanthema urticaria bullous reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis TEN erythema multiforme erythema nodosum fixed drug eruption lichen planus systemic lupus erythematoses photosensitive dermatitis photosensitivity reactions including rare cases resembling porphyria cutanea tarda pseudoporphyria exfoliative dermatitis angioneurotic edema pustular reaction Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders muscle weakness myalgia Renal and urinary disorders glomerular nephritis hematuria interstitial nephritis nephrotic syndrome oliguria polyuria proteinuria renal failure vimovo astra zeneca renal papillary necrosis tubular necrosis Reproductive system and breast disorders infertility menstrual disorder General disorders and administration site disordersfatigue oedema sweating thirst asthenia malaise pyrexia Investigations abnormal liver function tests increased bleeding time raised serum creatinine EsomeprazoleThe following adverse drug reactions have been identified or suspected in the clinical trials programme for enteric-coated esomeprazole and or from post-marketing use.None were found to be dose-related.CommonUncommonRareVery rareNot knownBlood and lymphatic system disorders leukopenia thrombocytopenia agranulocytosis pancytopenia Immune system disorders hypersensitivity reactions e.g.fever angioedema and anaphylactic reaction shock Metabolism and nutrition disorders peripheral oedema hyponatraemia hypomagnesaemia Psychiatric disorders insomnia agitation confusion depression aggression hallucinations Nervous system disordersheadache dizziness paraesthesia somnolence taste disturbance Eye disorders blurred vision Ear and labyrinth disorders vertigo Respiratory thoracic and mediastinal disorders bronchospasm Gastrointestinal disordersabdominal pain diarrhoea flatulence nausea vomiting constipation dry mouth stomatitis gastrointestinal candidiasis Hepatobiliary disorders increased liver enzymes hepatitis with or without jaundice hepatic failure hepatic encephalopathy in patients with pre-existing liver disease Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders dermatitis pruritus urticaria rash alopecia photosensitivity erythema multiforme Stevens-Johnson syndrome toxic epidermal necrolysis TEN Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders astra zeneca vimovo fracture of the hip wrist or spine arthralgia myalgia muscular weakness Renal and urinary disorders Interstitial nephritis Reproductive system and breast disorders gynaecomastia General disorders and administration site disorders malaise increased sweating Description of selected adverse reactionsNaproxenClinical trial and epidemiological data suggest that use of coxibs and some NSAIDs particularly at high doses and in long-term treatment may be associated with a small increased risk of arterial thrombotic events for example myocardial infarction or stroke.Although data suggest that the use of naproxen mg daily may be associated with a lower risk some risk cannot be excluded see section .Oedema hypertension and cardiac failure have been reported in association with NSAID treatment.The most commonly observed adverse events are gastrointestinal in nature.Peptic ulcers perforation or GI bleeding sometimes fatal particularly in the elderly may occur see section. VIMOVO is a fixed-dose combination of enteric coated naproxen a pain-relieving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID and immediate-release esomeprazole magnesium a proton pump inhibitor PPI.VIMOVO modified-release tablets is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis in patients who are at risk vimovo astra zeneca for developing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID-associated gastric and or duodenal ulcers and where treatment with lower doses of naproxen or of other NSAIDs is not considered sufficient.VIMOVO was co-developed by AstraZeneca and POZEN Inc.and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on April While the Internet serves a global community the pharmaceutical industry is subject to country-specific regulatory considerations.This means that the registration status and approved product labels of VIMOVO may not be the same in different countries.Information on this site is derived from the Summary of Product Characteristics SPC for VIMOVO in the UK.Please refer to your local What happens if I miss a dose Vimovo.

Do without and bleed to death?I am not free to choose I am not free to shop.If I didn't have insurance I would have been totally screwed and that's our healthcare system.It's totally fucked up.It allows a gigantic corporation to charge astronomical prices while producing ZERO discovery and true innovation.People like us need to speak to this power and bring about change or they'vimovo astra zeneca ll ride the grave train all the way off the cliff and with T in debt we are headed there soon.A very simple point to all of thisBig pharma is going down hard right now.Between patent expirations and Obama trying to take over health care-the money is running out.The greatest expense to any pharma company is RD.When the cash dries up-you start cutting the biggest expenses first.Add in an FDA that wouldn't approve the use of water to treat thrist without years of long term safety data-new drugs are hard to come by.The media has demonized pharma for being greedy and over-charging but in the end-pharma is responsible for all of those medicines out there that save lives.I hope everyone continues this love affair with generics-give it years and thats all we'll have.Quote A very simple point to all of thisBig pharma is going down hard right now.Between patent expirations and Obama trying to take over health care-the money is running out.The greatest expense to any pharma company is RD.When the cash vimovo astra zeneca dries up-you start cutting the biggest expenses first.Add in an FDA that wouldn't approve the use of water to treat thrist without years of long term safety data- new drugs are hard to come by.The media has demonized pharma for being greedy and over-charging but in the end-pharma is responsible for all of those medicines out there that save lives.I hope everyone continues this love affair with generics-give it years and thats all we'll have.Pharma is greedy it over charges and despite spending gazillions of dollars on RD has not produced many blockbusters in the last ten years which can be altered and cloned by the competition.Drugs like Vimovo are a last gasp.It isn't new and it isn't needed.Posting Rules You may post new threads You may post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off Today Pozen POZN announced the submission of the new drug application NDA to the U.S.FDA seeking marketing approval for Vimovo proposed trade name for PN-for the treatment vimovo astra zeneca of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis in patients who are at risk for developing NSAID-associated ulcers.Vimovo is a combination of mg enteric coated naproxen and mg immediate release esomeprazole.In early December Pozen released positive top-line data from its phase III program testing PN-mg esomeprazole mg naproxen vs.mg enteric coated naproxen alone.Results show that patients total in both trials taking PN-experienced statistically significant fewer number of confirmed gastric ulcers by endoscopy compared to subjects receiving enteric coated naproxen during the six-month period.Pozen expects to receive a milestone payment of million when the NDA is formally accepted for review by the FDA.We model this payment in full in the third quarter Assuming a standard review period the FDA should be set to rule on Vimovo in April or May of Given the enormous size of the osteoarthritis market OA estimated at million people in the U.S as well as use in rheumatoid arthritis RA and other instances of pain such as ankylosing spondylitis we see Vimovo as a potential million product.Cox-II drugs such information vimovo astra zeneca about vimovo as Vioxx and Celebrex designed to provide safer gastrointestinal profile peaked sales at over billion worldwide in before the Vioxx cardiovascular issues.The Vimovo "safer naproxen" product looks to have efficacy on par with Vioxx and Celebrex with low-risk GI damage thanks to the esomeprazole component and a cardiovascular risk profile determined to be no greater than placebo risk ratio McGettigan et al JAMA September .We remind investors that drugs such as Prilosec and Nexium are already approved for daily use with naproxen.Physicians that prescribed Celebrex and Vioxx often recommended patients also take esomeprazole as a safety precaution. Active ingredients naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium Inactive ingredients carnauba wax colloidal silicon dioxide croscarmellose sodium iron oxide yellow glyceryl monostearate hypromellose iron oxide black magnesium stearate methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion methylparaben polysorbate polydextrose polyethylene glycol povidone propylene glycol propylparaben titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate.This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.Distributed by AstraZeneca LP Wilmington DE Issued October VIMOVO is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.Other trademarks are the property of their respective vimovo astra zeneca companies.NDC tablets VIMOVO® naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium Delayed release tablets mg mg Each tablet contains mg esomeprazole magnesium Equivalent to mg of esomeprazole.Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient.Rx only AstraZeneca NDC tablets VIMOVO® naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium Delayed release tablets mg mg Each tablet contains mg esomeprazole magnesium Equivalent to mg of esomeprazole.Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient.Rx only AstraZeneca Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs a component of VIMOVO may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events myocardial infarction and stroke which can be fatal.This risk may increase with duration of use.Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk see Warnings and Precautions .VIMOVO is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft CABG surgery see Contraindications and Warnings and Precautions .Gastrointestinal Risk NSAIDs including naproxen a component of VIMOVO cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines which can be fatal.These events can occur at vimovo astra zeneca any time during use and without warning symptoms.Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events see Warnings and Precautions .VIMOVO is a combination product that contains naproxen and esomeprazole.It is indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.VIMOVO is not recommended for initial treatment of acute pain because the absorption of naproxen is delayed compared to absorption from other naproxen-containing products.Controlled studies do not extend beyond months.Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of VIMOVO and other treatment options before deciding to use VIMOVO.Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.VIMOVO does not allow for administration of a lower daily dose of esomeprazole.If a dose of esomeprazole lower than a total daily dose of mg is more appropriate a different treatment should be considered.Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis The dosage is one tablet twice daily of VIMOVO mg naproxen and mg vimovo astra zeneca of esomeprazole or mg naproxen and mg of esomeprazole.The tablets are to be swallowed whole with liquid.Do not split chew crush or dissolve the tablet.VIMOVO is to be taken at least minutes before meals. What is Vimovo?Vimovo contains two medicines naproxen a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug NSAID and esomeprazole magnesium a proton pump inhibitor PPI.Vimovo is used to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis arthritis of the spine.It is also used to decrease the risk of developing stomach ulcers in people who are at risk of developing stomach ulcers with NSAIDs.What is the most important information I should know about Vimovo.

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Wilmington DE.Goldstein et alPN Significantly Reduces the Incidence of Gastric Ulcers Compared With Enteric-Coated Naproxen in Patients Requiring Chronic NSAID Therapy Regardless of Low-Dose Aspirin Use Results from Two Prospective Randomized Controlled Trials.Helmick C Felson D Lawrence R Gabriel S et al.Estimates of the Prevalence of Arthritis and Other Rheumatic conditions in the United States.Arthritis Rheumatism.

It’s a byproduct of our system of third party payment vimovo astra zeneca and marketing by big pharma.Now AstraZenica has come out with Vimovo which is available in doses either or mg of naproxen wrapped in mg of Nexium.This works by allowing the Nexium to be dissolved and absorbed first neutralizing the stomach acid and thereby reducing the chances of getting an ulcer from the naproxen.It seems to work pretty well and the studies compared Viomvo to naproxen alone.This should come as no surprise to physicians who have been using PPIs to reduce the GI upset of NSAIDs for years.Not surprisingly there was no study comparing taking a generic inexpensive drug like omeprazole mg a half hour before eating and taking the naproxen with the meal twice daily.There is little doubt in my mind that this would be equally effective and it certainly would cost about as much.When talking to the drug reps or looking at the AstraZenica web site it looks like Vimovo only costs month.This is another of the drug discount coupons tricks of pharma.They guarantee that Vimovo will not cost you more than total out vimovo astra zeneca of pocket cost per month.They can do this knowing that most patients will have health insurance which will cover the medication except for a top tier copay of maybe month.In this scenario the insurance pays the bulk of the cost of the Vimovo the company reimburses the pharmacy for the remainder of the copay and the patient pays AstraZenica knows that physicians are not going to have time or energy to prescribe the Vimovo only to the uninsured patients and make them essentially give the medication out at a real cost of month.The effect of this drug is going to be to add one more expensive drug to the market and to drive up health care costs if physicians actually prescribe Vimovo.The best thing about this medication is that it has such an obscure name that I’ll never even remember it exists although I will try so I can prescribe it how often should i take vimovo to the few uninsured patients I have and give them the coupons to reduce the profits of this bogus marketing effort.I say reduce because I have little doubt that astra vimovo zeneca the company actually makes a profit at pills.The cost is of marketing and sales of this product that adds very little to our treatment ability." Doctor Pullen leaves me in a state of wonder.I wonder how many advances in medicine Dr.Pullen is responsible for.

Pharmacological Class NSAID + proton pump inhibitor.Contraindications Aspirin allergy triad.Coronary artery bypass surgery.Late pregnancy weeks gestation.Warnings Precautions Increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events MI stroke gastrointestinal adverse events bleeding ulceration perforationmay be fatal.Moderate to severe renal impairment CrCl mL min or severe hepatic impairment not recommended.History of ulcer disease GI bleeding or inflammatory bowel disease eg ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease.Hypertensionmonitor BP.CHF.Edema.Bleeding disorders.Pre-existing asthma.Impaired renal or hepatic function.Monitor blood liver and renal function in chronic use.Discontinue if liver or renal dysfunction bleeding or serious rash occurs.

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If so you are not alone.This popular drug contains a combination of two drugs.It has been linked to an increased risk of bone fractures of the hip wrist and spine.Vimovo side effects also include dangerously low magnesium levels hypomagnesemia.If you were injured by Vimovo you may be entitled to compensation for your injury.What You Can Do How a Vimovo Lawsuit Can Help The Schmidt Firm LLP is currently accepting Vimovo induced injury cases in all states.If you or vimovo astra zeneca somebody you know has been injured by Vimovo you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation.Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call us toll-free hours a day at -.Vimovo Overview Vimovo is a drug that combines naproxen a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with esomeprazole a proton-pump inhibitor or PPI.The naproxen in Vimovo helps reduce pain swelling and inflammation which are common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis spinal arthritis. I wonder how many block buster life changing medicines he has financed. Anaphylactic reactions have been reported with therapeutic ingestion of NSAIDs and may occur following an overdose.A few patients have experienced convulsions but it is not clear whether or not these were drug-related.It is not known what dose of the drug would be life threatening.The oral LD of the drug is mg kg in rats mg kg in mice mg kg in hamsters and greater than mg kg in dogs. The naproxen in this medicine may cause life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart attack or stroke vimovo astra zeneca especially if you use it long term.Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery coronary artery bypass graft or CABG.Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain weakness shortness of breath slurred speech or problems with vision or balance.Naproxen may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines including bleeding or perforation forming of a hole.These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are taking esomeprazole and naproxen especially in older adults.Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding such as black bloody or tarry stools or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other pain or arthritis medicine.Many medicines available over the counter contain naproxen or similar medicines such as aspirin ibuprofen or ketoprofen.Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking vimovo astra zeneca this medication.Are there any other precautions or warnings for Vimovo?Before you begin taking a medication be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have any medications you are taking whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding and any other significant facts about your health.These factors may affect how you should take this medication.HEALTH CANADA ADVISORY April Health Canada has issued new information concerning the use of Vimovo® esomeprazole naproxen. Naproxen has the following structure Naproxen has a molecular weight of and a molecular formula of CHO.Naproxen is an odorless white to off-white crystalline substance.It is lipid soluble practically insoluble in water at low pH and freely soluble in water at high pH.The octanol water partition coefficient of naproxen at pH is to .The chemical name for esomeprazole is bis-methoxy Smethoxy- -dimethylpyridinylmethylsulfinyl-H-benzimidazoleyl magnesium trihydrate.Esomeprazole is the S-isomer of omeprazole which is a mixture of the S-and R-isomers.Its molecular formula is CHNOSMg x HO with molecular weight of as a trihydrate and on an anhydrous basis.The structural formula is The magnesium salt astra zeneca vimovo is a white to slightly colored crystalline powder.It contains moles of water of solvation and is slightly soluble in water.The stability of esomeprazole magnesium is a function of pHit rapidly degrades in acidic media but it has acceptable stability under alkaline conditions.At pH buffer the half-life of the magnesium salt is about hours at °C and about hours at °C.Vimovo Clinical Pharmacology Mechanism of Action Vimovo consists of an immediate-release esomeprazole magnesium layer and an enteric-coated naproxen core.As a result esomeprazole is released first in the stomach prior to the dissolution of naproxen in the small intestine.The enteric coating prevents naproxen release at pH levels below .Naproxen is a NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic properties.The mechanism of action of the naproxen anion like that of other NSAIDs is not completely understood but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition.Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H+ K+-ATPase in the gastric parietal cell.Esomeprazole is protonated and converted in the acidic compartment of the parietal cell forming the active vimovo astra zeneca inhibitor the achiral sulphenamide.By acting specifically on the proton pump esomeprazole blocks the final step in acid production thus reducing gastric acidity.This effect is dose-related up to a daily dose of to mg and leads to inhibition of gastric acid secretion.Pharmacodynamics Antisecretory Activity The effect of Vimovo on intragastric pH was determined in healthy volunteers in one study.Three Vimovo combinations naproxen mg combined with either esomeprazole or mg were administered twice daily over days.The results are shown in the following table Table Effect on Intragastric pH on Day N Naproxen mg combined with esomeprazole mg mg mg Time Gastric pH Coefficient of variation Serum Gastrin Effects The effect of esomeprazole on serum gastrin concentrations was evaluated in approximately patients in clinical trials up to weeks and in over patients for up to -months.The mean fasting gastrin level increased in a dose-related manner.This increase reached a plateau within two to three months of therapy and returned to baseline levels within four weeks after discontinuation of therapy.Increased gastrin causes enterochromaffin-like cell hyperplasia and increased serum Chromogranin A CgA levels.

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