Intravenous Esomeprazole 40mg is Effective for the Control of Intragastric Acid Levels Whether Given as a 3-Minute Injection or a 30-Minute Infusion.

Background: An intravenous (IV) formulation of esomeprazole has been developed as an alternative to oral administration. To meet the needs of different clinical situations it would be preferable if an IV dose could be administered as either an injection or an infusion, while producing similar effects.