Esomeprazole is a medicine which is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Proton pumps release acid into the stomach to aid digestion, and PPIs work by reducing the amount of acid that is produced by these proton pumps. It is used to treat symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease such as indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn, and can also be used to treat ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as naproxen, can damage the stomach lining and cause ulcers, so esomeprazole may be prescribed alongside these to help protect the stomach.
Esomeprazole is also used in combination with antibiotic therapy to treat infections caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
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