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Nexium ® - Esomeprazole and GERDPage 1Esomeprazole (chemical name) Pronunciation - ess-oh-MEP-ra-zole Nexium (brand name) The Purple Pill Nexium is available with a doctor's prescription and is commonly called by it's brand name, Nexium. Nexium belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, called PPI's. They are:
PPIs reduce the production of acid in the stomach and intestines by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. Decreasing stomach acid can help ulcers to heal and reflux, or heartburn symptoms to subside. Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. The FDA also approved Nexium, in combination with two antibiotics, amoxicillin and clarithromycin, to treat helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, which is responsible for the majority of gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Nexium may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Page 1 Nexium - Esomeprazole and GERD Page 2 Infomation On Nexium - How Nexium Works Page 3 Nexium Drug Interactions Page 4 Nexium Dosage Page 5 Nexium Side Effects This summary does not include everything there is to know about the medicine mentioned above. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor. Other brand names or generic forms of this medicine may also be available. Side effects other than those listed above may occur. This medicine may be prescribed for other uses. If you have questions or concerns, or want more information, your doctor or pharmacist has the complete prescribing information about this medicine and possible drug interactions. |
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