Nexium has been approved by the FDA for the relief of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and for the healing of erosive esophagitis, a potentially serious condition associated with GERD. The FDA also approved it for maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis and, in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin, for… Read More »
Nexium (Esomeprazole) magnesium (a substituted benzimidazole), reduces gastric acid secretion through a highly targeted mechanism of action. It is a specific inhibitor of the gastric enzyme H+, K+-ATPase (the proton pump) which is responsible for acid secretion by the parietal cells of the stomach. Mechanism of action: Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses… Read More »
How Nexium (Esomeprazole) treats Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn disease? The tablets and injection of this drug contain the active ingredient esomeprazole which come under a type of medication known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pumps already exists in the cells, lining the stomach where stomach acid is produced by these cells. This drug works… Read More »
The concept esomeprazole refers to the S-isomer of omeprazole contains the mixture of the s-and R- isomers. Talking about esomeprazole magnesium drug description, it has molecular formula and structural formula. The strength of esomeprazole magnesium is a function of pH; which quickly degrades in acidic media. However, under alkaline state it has acceptable solidity. There… Read More »