Esomeprazole
Brand names: Nexium
Drug class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Prescription only
What is esomeprazole used for?
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- H. pylori infection
- Duodenal ulcer
- Esophagitis
- Heartburn
- Zollinger-ellison syndrome
Esomeprazole magnesium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the: Short-term treatment in the healing of erosive esophagitis (EE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. (1.1) Maintenance of healing of EE in adults. (1.2) Short-term treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated GERD in adults and pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. (1.3) Risk reduction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)-associated gastric ulcer in adults at risk for developing gastric ulcers due to age (60 years …
Esomeprazole price
Generic: From $0.12 each, about $3.65 for 30 (40 mg capsule (Mag DR)); other forms from $4.00 per item (20 mg packet (DR)).
Brand: Nexium: from $8.78 each, about $263 for 30 (20 mg capsule (DR)); other forms from $9.13 per item (40 mg packet (DR)).
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