Nexium (Esomeprazole) is a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPI). Generic Nexium (Esomeprazole) works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. Generic Nexium (Esomeprazole) is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and duodenal ulcers. Generic Nexium (Esomeprazole) is used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Generic Nexium (Esomeprazole) is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid), Generic Nexium (Esomeprazole ) also be used to treat and prevent gastric ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).