Nexium Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Nexium Tablet

Generic nameesomeprazole magnesium
Drug classProton pump inhibitor
FormsTablet, Delayed-release capsule, Granules for oral suspension (sachet), Injection (Nexium I.V.)

Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat conditions caused by too much stomach acid.