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.
Prilosec OTC, which contains the active ingredient omeprazole magnesium, is one of these medications that is commonly prescribed. Nexium, or esomeprazole, Aciphex, and Prevacid are all forms of the generic omeprazole. While these drugs can cause joint pain, many patients will not experience this side effect.