esomeprazole
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What is esomeprazole?
Generic Name: esomeprazole
Other Brand Names:
Nexium, Nexium I.V.
Esomeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Esomeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other
conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole is also
used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Esomeprazole may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter
pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Esomeprazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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