More precisely, it is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), used in therapy whenever it is necessary to reduce the amount of acid secretions produced by the stomach.
From a chemical point of view, esomeprazole is the S isomer of omeprazole, the progenitor of proton pump inhibitors.
Esomeprazole is available in medicines for oral use (in the form of capsules, tablets and granules for oral suspension) and in medicines for parenteral use (powder for solution for injection). for hospital use only (OSP).
Oral esomeprazole medicines, on the other hand, can be purchased in pharmacies by patients. Some of these medicines are freely available (over-the-counter or OTC drugs), while others require a repeatable medical prescription (RR); however, being classified as class A drugs, their cost can be reimbursed by the National Health System (SSN), wholly or partially, depending on the case. In fact, it may be necessary to match a ticket.
