Nexium For Heartburn And Reflux

Nexium For Heartburn And Reflux

 Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux. Nexium may be used in combination with two antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcers.

Nexium may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus (food pipe between the mouth and stomach).

Nexium is used to treat the symptoms of GERD, allow the esophagus to heal, and prevent further damage to the esophagus. Nexium is also used with other medications to prevent stomach ulcers.

Nexium is in a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.