Not Signed In - NEXIUM® can reduce upper GI symptoms in patients using NSAIDS, clincal trials indicate
Thu, 12 May 2005 06:00 PM EST
... Results from two clinical trials, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, demonstrate that NEXIUM® (esomeprazole magnesium) can reduce upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms - such as moderate to severe pain, burning and discomfort in the upper abdomen- associated with continuous, daily use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including selective COX-2 inhibitors... click link for more info. ...
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