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FDA approved Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) with labeling that shows it to work faster on more patients than Prilosec (omeprozole), according to AstraZeneca.
A proton pump inhibitor, Nexium is indicated for relief of heartburn and other symptoms of GERD and for maintenance therapy for esophagitis. Also, in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin, it is approved for eradication of Helicobacter pylori...