A blood substitute (also called artificial blood or blood surrogates) is a substance used to mimic and fulfill some functions of biological blood.It aims to provide an alternative to blood transfusion, which is transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into another. blood substitute (also called artificial blood or blood surrogates) is a substance used to mimic and fulfill some functions of biological blood.
(Redirected from Nexium) Esomeprazole sold under the brand name Nexium (or Nexum) among others, is a proton-pump inhibitor which reduces stomach acid. It is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It decreases secretion of acid through inhibition of the H+/K+-ATPase in the parietal cells of the stomach.
Nexium, by addressing excess stomach acid production, can allow the lining of the esophagus to heal after itâs been damaged over time by acid reflux. Nexium is generally safe for long-term use, but there are a few risks that people who take Nexium long term should be aware of. Long Term Nexium Use and Magnesium Levels. People who take Nexium or other PPIs for longer than three months may experience lower levels of magnesium in the blood.