Long Term Study to Investigate the Efficacy & Safety of D961H (Esomeprazole) for the Prevention of NSAIDs-induced Ulcer

A Long Term Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety Study of D961H (Esomeprazole) (20 mg Once Daily) for the Prevention of Gastric and/or Duodenal Ulcers Associated With Daily Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Use

The purpose of this study is to assess the Safety and tolerability of D961H (Esomeprazole) 20 mg once daily for up to 52 weeks of treatment involving patients with a history of gastric and/or duodenal ulcers receiving daily nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy by evaluating AE, clinical laboratory value and vital signs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Medical history of gastric and/or duodenal ulcer
• A diagnosis of a chronic condition (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lumbago,etc) that requires daily NSAID use,at least 20 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having gastric or duodenal ulcer in active or healing stage according to the Sakita/Miwa classification
• History of esophageal, gastric or duodenal surgery
• Having severe liver disease or chronic renal disease