Esomeprazole
Nexium, Nexium Control (esomeprazole) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Esomeprazole was first approved as Nexium on 2005-03-31. It is used to treat duodenal ulcer, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, and helicobacter infections amongst others in the USA. It has been approved in Europe to treat gastroesophageal reflux. The pharmaceutical is active against potassium-transporting ATPase alpha chain 1.
| Trade Name | Nexium Control |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Esomeprazole |
| Indication | duodenal ulcer, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, helicobacter infections, zollinger-ellison syndrome |
| Drug Class | Antiulcer agents (benzimidazole derivatives) |
