Esomeprazole (Nexium) is used to treat conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes esomeprazole is used along with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).
Prevacid (Lansoprazole) is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in the treatment of ulcers that are caused by the bacteria, H. pylori.
Aciphex Pariet (Rabeprazole Sodium) is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in the treatment of ulcers. The drug may also be used to treat conditions where the stomach produces excessive amounts of acid.