Nexium
Nexium is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of
acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the
esophagus (food pipe between the mouth and stomach).
Nexium is used to treat the symptoms of GERD, allow the
esophagus to heal, and prevent further damage to the
esophagus. It is also used with other medications to
prevent stomach ulcers. Nexium is in a class of
medications called proton pump inhibitors. It works by
decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach.
Prevacid
Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the
stomach. Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach
and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to
the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions
involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome. Prevacid may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this medication guide.
Prilosec
Prilosec is used to treat various acid-related
stomach and esophagus problems. If you suffer from
persistent heartburn (and have tried to treat it and
changed your diet) Prilosec may be right for you.
Prilosec (Omeprazole) is used to treat various
acid-related stomachs and / or throat (esophagus)
problems (e.g., GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). When using this medication
to treat certain ulcers, it may be prescribed along with
certain antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, clarithromycin).
