NC Waterfront Homes for Sale. When moving to the coastal region of southeastern North Carolina, many consider living in a waterfront community. Homes in our area may be built on the white sands of our beaches or the tranquil waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Perhaps the idea of living on the Cape Fear River is more appealing.
Two of the most commonly prescribed PPIs are omeprazole (brand name: Prilosec) and esomeprazole (brand name: Nexium). Both are now available over the counter (OTC). But is there really any difference between them? Take a closer look at both to see what benefits one medication may offer over the other.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. Acid is necessary for the formation of most ulcers in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, and the reduction of acid with PPIs prevents ulcers and allows any ulcers that exist in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to heal.