Archive for the ‘Heartburn’ Category

Prilosec (omeprazole)

Monday, February 18th, 2008
Prilosec Delayed-Release Capsules is used for: Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may also be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the stomach or small intestines. It may also be used with certain antibiotics to treat ulcers of the small intestines and to help prevent them from [...]

Prevacid (lansoprazole)

Monday, February 18th, 2008
Prevacid I.V. is used for: Short-term treatment of irritation of the esophagus when medicine cannot be taken by mouth. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Prevacid I.V. is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Do NOT use Prevacid I.V. [...]

Nexium (Esomeprazole)

Monday, February 18th, 2008
Nexium is used for: Treating heartburn or esophagitis (inflammation of the food pipe) due to acid reflux disease (GERD). It may be used to prevent stomach ulcers associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It may also be used with other medicines to prevent ulcers of the small intestines. Nexium is an acid pump inhibitor (or proton [...]

Aciphex (Rabeprazole)

Monday, February 18th, 2008
Aciphex is used for: Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the small intestine. It may be used with certain antibiotics to treat ulcers of the small intestines and to help prevent them from coming back. It may be [...]