Is Nexium An Antacid?
Pronounced: (ES-oh-MEP-ra-zole)
Uses
Esomeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, erosive esophagitis). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent...
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Dr. Eisner Q&A #7
Question #1: I have had a chronic cough and sore mouth for about a year. My teeth also feel like the enamel has gone. Last Christmas, I had... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?
My 9 year-old has been diagnosed with GERD. Is it safe for him to be on Nexium? Yes. Earlier this year, the FDA approved Nexium for... Read more »
Nexium Approved for Children – 5 Reasons It’s Important
The FDA recently approved the use of Nexium in children down to age one year. What does this mean for kids and how will it change the way... Read more »
Nexium and Prilosec: Should you be worried?
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Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?
Is it acid reflux or bile reflux? Q: I had been experiencing a lot of heartburn but that seems to have decreased with Nexium. I still... Read more »
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Nexium one of many causes of vitamin B-12 deficiency
Taking antacids and H-2 blockers like Nexium and Prilosac can cause vitamin B-12 deficiency, a condition that can lead to such symptoms as fatigue,... Read more »
Over-the-counter antacid may be as effective as Prevacid, Prot...
According to a Consumer Reports analysis, the over-the-counter (OTC) antacid Prilosec may provide the same benefits as some prescription drugs--and... Read more »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adoles...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of... Read more »
Are Nexium and Prilosec Interchangeable?
An acid reflux sufferer has a problem paying for prescription Nexium, so his doctor has recommended over-the-counter Prilosec instead. Now the... Read more »
FDA Rejects Axanum and Expanded Nexium Indication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected two drug applications meant to extend the patent protection on AstraZeneca's Nexium. One... Read more »
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