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.
Nexium vs Omeprazole. Prilosec and Nexium are both coming under the drug class category of proton pump inhibitors. Proton pumps are situated in mitochondrial membranes, which mean they are in almost all cells. The importance of these drugs is that they selectively inhibit proton pumps in the stomach lining.