Actoplus Met XR and Esomeprazole

• Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Actoplus Met XR is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Actoplus Met XR is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who do not use daily insulin injections. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Actoplus Met XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: esomeprazole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Esomeprazole Strontium, Nexium, Nexium, NexIUM 24HR, Nexium IV

Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

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

Esomeprazole 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 is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms.

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