Esomeprazole magnesium
Esomeprazole Magnesium
Esomeprazole magnesium (pronunciation: eh-so-mep-ra-zole mag-nee-zee-um) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux and peptic ulcers. It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes.
Etymology
The term "Esomeprazole" is derived from the Greek words "eso" meaning "inside" and "meprazole" which is a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors. "Magnesium" is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a shiny gray solid which bears a close physical resemblance to the other five elements in the second column (group 2, or alkaline earth metals) of the periodic table.
Usage
Esomeprazole magnesium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Related Terms
- Proton pump inhibitor: A type of drug used to reduce stomach acid production.
- Acid reflux: A condition in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus).
- Peptic ulcers: Open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining.
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: A rare condition in which one or more tumors form in your pancreas or the upper part of your small intestine (duodenum).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Esomeprazole magnesium
- Wikipedia's article - Esomeprazole magnesium
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