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April 01, 2005
Intravenous Form of Nexium Approved
AstraZeneca today announced that a new administration formulation for its prescription proton pump inhibitor NEXIUM® (esomeprazole magnesium) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). NEXIUM I.V. is now approved as an intravenous infusion or injection for the short-term treatment (up to 10 days) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients, with a history of erosive esophagitis, who are unable to take capsules.
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