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esomeprazole/naproxen (Vimovo)
naproxen 375 mg or 500 mg plus esomeprazole 20 mg
Dosage:
- one tablet BID
Notes:
- cost (2010) about $140/month compared with generic naproxen plus omeprazole for about $20/month
- naproxen is allegedly NSAID with lowest cardiovascular risk
Specific
esomeprazole (Nexium)
naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve Anaprox)
General
pharmacologic combination
References
Prescriber's Letter 17(8): 2010
Managing NSAID Risks
Detail-Document#: 260810
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com