Esomeprazole - AstraZeneca
Alternative Names: D961H; Esomeprazole delayed-release capsules; Esomeprazole magnesium; Esoz; H-19918; H-19918 magnesium trihydrate; H199/18 magnesium trihydrate; Nexium; Nexium 24HR; Nexium Control; Nexium I.V.; PerprazoleLatest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator AstraZeneca
- Developer AstraZeneca; Daiichi Sankyo Company; Pfizer
- Class 2 pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles; Anti-inflammatories; Antibacterials; Antiulcers; Gastric antisecretories; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Proton pump inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Bleeding ulcer; Duodenal ulcer; Gastric ulcer; Gastro-oesophageal reflux; Heartburn; Helicobacter infections; Jejunal ulcer; NSAID-induced ulcer; Peptic ulcer; Reflux oesophagitis; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Preregistration Stress ulcer
- Phase III Erosive oesophagitis
Most Recent Events
- 27 Dec 2022 AstraZeneca completes a phase III trial in Reflux oesophagitis, Gastric ulcer and Duodenal ulcer (Treatment-experienced, In children, In adolescents, In infants) in Japan (PO, Granules) (NCT03553563)
- 09 Aug 2021 Phase-III clinical trials in Erosive oesophagitis (In children, Treatment-experienced) in Belgium (PO) (EudraCT2020-002515-21) .
- 12 Mar 2021 AstraZeneca will market, distribute, and promote esomeprazole in Japan from September 2021