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.
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