A blood substitute (also called artificial blood or blood surrogates) is a substance used to mimic and fulfill some functions of biological blood.It aims to provide an alternative to blood transfusion, which is transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into another. blood substitute (also called artificial blood or blood surrogates) is a substance used to mimic and fulfill some functions of biological blood.
For children and adolescents 1 year to 17 years of age, NEXIUM may be prescribed for up to 8 weeks for short-term. treatment of GERD. In children ages 1 month to less than 1 year of age, NEXIUM. is only used to treat GERD with acid-related damage to the. esophagus (erosive esophagitis) for up to 6 weeks.
Summary. The most common side effects of Nexium are mild and include headaches, dry mouth, rash, drowsiness and dizziness. Other side effects may also include discomforts associated with the stomach and digestive tract such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, gas and constipation.