Nexium, containing the active ingredient esomeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that effectively reduces the production of stomach acid. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and conditions associated with excessive stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nexium works by blocking the enzyme in the stomach lining […]
