Esomeprazole (brand names Nexium, Nexium Control, Emozul, Guardium Acid Reflux Control and Ventra, and (with naproxen) Vimovo) is a type of medication called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It reduces the amount of acid the stomach makes.[1]
It is widely used to treat indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).[1] GORD is when stomach acid reflux keeps happening. It is also used to prevent stomach ulcers.[1] Sometimes, esomeprazole is taken for a rare condition caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.[1]
Drugs for peptic ulcer and GERD/GORD (A02B) | |
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H2 antagonists ("-tidine") |
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Prostaglandins (E)/ analogues ("-prost-") |
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Proton-pump inhibitors ("-prazole") |
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Potassium-competitive acid blockers ("-prazan") |
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Others |
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Combinations |
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