Antisecretory
Identify the blue label
Antisecretory
Feature
block stomach acid
Generic
Esomeprazole
Generic
Omeprazole
 
Generic Purpose
Generic Category
Generic Brandname
By Category
Intro
21
13
Nervous-System
106
Alpha-agonist
2
Antihistamine
3
High-blood-pressure-meds
9
69
Diuretic
8
10
ACE-inhibitor
11
19
alpha-blocker
10
16
ARB
10
9
beta-blocker
13
calcium-channel-blocker
12
12
Vasodialator
4
Antiarrhythmic
11
4
Antianginal
5
4
Statins
9
High-cholesterol
11
Anticoagulant
14
15
Thrombolytic
8
4
Antiplatelet
6
5
Acne-Agent
2
alkylating-agent-antineoplastic
6
Respiratory
20
Bronchodilator
3
Allergy-and-Asthma
12
Infection
1
Antibiotic
1
37
Antifungal
3
6
Antiviral
14
10
Pain
5
14
Anti-Inflammatory
16
52
Opioid
1
Muscoskeletal
14
Muscle-relaxant
1
Corticosteroid
1
antiemetic-and-antinauseant
2
Antihypoglycemic
2
Antineoplastic
2
3
Anticonvulsant
11
10
Antisecretory
3
Digitalis-Glycosides
2
Hormones
6
Diabetes
17
Gastrointestinal
1
9
Antiulcer
13
Laxative
2
Appetite-Suppresant
2
Antiflatulent
2
Antacid
4
Digestive-Enzymes
2
Stop-Vomit
4
Motion-Sickness
2
Antidiarrhea
2
muscarinic-antagonist-anticholinergic
4
Genitourinary
10
Mental-Health
9
33
Anti-anxiety
1
Antidepressant
2
Stimulant
1
potassium-sparing-diuretic
2
Opthalmic
7
Neuro
10
Ear
3
Contraceptive
1
 
 

Esomeprazole, sold under the brand names Nexium among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.

Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are at high risk. Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) and its effectiveness is similar to other PPIs. It can be taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.