Esomeprazole Strontium and Sirturo

• 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: bedaquiline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sirturo

Sirturo (bedaquiline) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Sirturo is used together with other medications to treat tuberculosis of the lungs that has been resistant to other antibacterial medications.

Sirturo is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old and weighing at least 66 pounds (30 kilograms).

Sirturo can cause serious and sometimes fatal side effects. This medicine should be used only if you have no other treatment options.