Esomeprazole Strontium and Isopto Carbachol

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

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

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.

• Generic Name: carbachol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Carbachol, Miostat, Carboptic, Carbastat

Carbachol lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Isopto Carbachol (for the eye) is used to reduce pressure inside the eye after cataract surgery.

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