Nexium Mups 40mg 14 tabs - (Nexium mups) Esomeprazol

Generic Name: esomeprazole (ee so MEP ra zol)

Brand names: Nexium, Nexium I.V.

What is esomeprazole? 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.