Esomeprazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Nexium
Category- Gastric acid pump inhibitor
- antiulcer agent
DescriptionEsomeprazole((e-so-MEP-ra-zole))
is used to treat conditions in which there
is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). This is a condition in which the acid in the stomach
washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes esomeprazole is used along with
antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori
bacteria (germ).
Esomeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Oral
-
Delayed-release capsules (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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