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Esomeprazole 40mg

Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga · FDA-approved active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026 Quality 5/100

Esomeprazole 40mg is a Small molecule drug developed by Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga. It is currently FDA-approved. Also known as: PPI, Reference Drug, Nexium 40 mg, Nexium 40mg.

Esomeprazole 40mg is a small molecule inhibitor of the potassium-transporting ATPase, used to treat conditions such as NSAID-associated gastric ulcers, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, dyspepsia, and gastric cancer. It is administered once daily, either as a 40mg dose or a 20mg dose, and has been compared to ranitidine in clinical trials for the healing of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.

At a glance

Generic nameEsomeprazole 40mg
Also known asPPI, Reference Drug, Nexium 40 mg, Nexium 40mg, Nexium 40mg placebo
SponsorHospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Esomeprazole 40mg

What is Esomeprazole 40mg?

Esomeprazole 40mg is a Small molecule drug developed by Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga.

Who makes Esomeprazole 40mg?

Esomeprazole 40mg is developed and marketed by Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga (see full Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga pipeline at /company/hospital-general-de-m-xico-dr-eduardo-liceaga).

Is Esomeprazole 40mg also known as anything else?

Esomeprazole 40mg is also known as PPI, Reference Drug, Nexium 40 mg, Nexium 40mg, Nexium 40mg placebo.

What development phase is Esomeprazole 40mg in?

Esomeprazole 40mg is FDA-approved (marketed).

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