How does Esomeprazole (Nexium) work?
As per the FDA information, Esomeprazole (Nexium) falls in the category of proton pump inhibitors or PPIs. They reduce the production of acid in the stomach and intestines with the help of enzyme blockers. The enzyme that produces acid from the wall of the stomach is blocked which helps in healing of ulcers and reflux problems. It can also be used with certain types of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections that produce ulcers in the stomach in acidic conditions.
