Esotric Tablets

What is esomeprazole?

• Esomeprazole is a prescription drug. Some forms are also available over the counter, but this article covers the prescription version only.
• Esomeprazole magnesium and esomeprazole strontium come as delayed-release capsules. Esomeprazole magnesium also comes as a liquid suspension. Esomeprazole sodium comes in an intravenous (IV) form, which is only given by a healthcare provider.
• Esomeprazole magnesium is available as the brand-name drug Nexium and as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name drug.

Why it’s used
Esomeprazole magnesium is used to treat conditions caused by too much acid production in your stomach. These conditions include the following :

• Heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis. Erosive esophagitis is caused by acid-related damage to the esophagus.
• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. This rare condition is characterized by the formation of tumors in the digestive tract.
• H. pylori infections when used in combination with other treatments, such as antibiotics. This infection causes ulcers in part of your intestine.

How it works :

• Esomeprazole magnesium belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
• Esomeprazole decreases the amount of acid your stomach produces. It works by blocking the proton pump in the stomach’s cells. When the proton pump is blocked, your stomach makes less acid.

Side effects
The adult side effects for esomeprazole magnesium are slightly different from the side effects for children. Adult side effects can include :

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Flatulence (passing gas)
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Dry mouth