Released: 2009. Rating: R. Review: The taut political thriller The International has a lot going for it: an elaborate, ripped-from-the-headlines plot about political intrigue and corporate hegemony; intense performances by the very concerned-looking Clive Owen and Naomi Watts; and a perfectâ¦ (more)
Knowledge center. Nexium, generic name esomeprazole, is a proton-pump inhibitor used for the treatment of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), duodenal ulcer disease, and erosive esophagitis. Proton-pump inhibitors are a group of drugs. Their main action is the reduction of stomach acid (gastric acid) production.
A: Nexium (esomeprazole) is in a drug class called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Nexium is also used to prevent ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach) in people who are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).