Esomeprazole Strontium

Generic name: esomeprazole (oral) [ ee-so-MEP-ra-zol ]
Brand names: Esomeprazole Strontium, NexIUM
Drug class:Proton pump inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 5, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Esomeprazole Strontium?

Esomeprazole Strontium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole Strontium is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Esomeprazole Strontium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Esomeprazole Strontium is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

Esomeprazole Strontium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Esomeprazole Strontium can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.

Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.

Esomeprazole Strontium may cause new or worsenin...