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) are a class of drugs used to treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastric ulcers. Heartburn and GERD are quite common. Heartburn is the main symptom of GERD but does not always signal it (see section 2 for a more detailed explanation).