Nexium - Esomeprazole - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions - Warnings

Nexium (esomeprazole) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Nexium, generic drug name esomeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) . Nexium reduces the production of gastric acid. Nexium capsules are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers associated with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)..

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Nexium Reduces Risk of Ulcers for Long-term NSAID Users

The potential development of ulcers in regular users of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) is well known. A 2003 study suggests Nexium, generic drug name esomeprazole, otherwise known as the "Purple Pill", may make a difference. Read Nexium Reduces Risk of Ulcers for Long-term NSAID Users. Update: In November 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Nexium capsules for the prevention of gastric ulcers associated with NSAIDs.

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