Question about Nexium

[hTx87]

Nexium is used for GERD, healing of erosive esophagus, acid reflux. Is it also given for other reasons? like antibiotic? im confused. ive been taking care of patients that dont have gerd, erosive esophagus, acid reflux and theyre on nexium. are there other reasons a patient would be taking nexium?

[Do-over, ASN, RN]

How about (for cardiac patients) preventing any type of heart burn pain from masking other types of chest pain - MI, angina, etc.?

That was all I could think of one morning in clinical and my teacher seemed to accept it. I have seen it everywhere though, so I am glad to learn about the stress ulcer prevention.