Prilosec (omeprazole) vs. Nexium (esomeprazole)
Title: Prilosec (omeprazole) vs. Nexium (esomeprazole)Category: MedicationsCreated: 3/30/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/30/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - March 30, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Study Suggests Heartburn Meds-Superbug Infections Link
MONDAY, March 27, 2017 -- Patients who take certain heartburn medications may be more likely to suffer recurrent bouts of a common " superbug " infection, a new study suggests.
Proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium, or... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 27, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Heartburn meds could lead to kidney damage, study finds
Long-term use of certain heartburn medications could lead to serious kidney damage, a new study shows. It looked at the use of "proton pump inhibitors," sold under brand names including Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium. An estimated 15 million Americans use these medications regularly. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet'silent' kidney damage
The sudden onset of kidney problems often serves as a warning for doctors to discontinue patients ' use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), sold under brand names Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix, among others. But a new study indicates that more than half of patients who develop chronic kidney damage while taking the drugs don ' t experience acute kidney problems beforehand, according to researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
AstraZeneca hit by falling sales of bestsellers
Declines in Crestor and Nexium offset emerging markets growth (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - February 2, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules (esomeprazole magnesium) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 12, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Heartburn Drugs in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Babies
Taking drugs like Pepcid, Tagamet, Prilosec and Nexium during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma in offspring. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: NICHOLAS BAKALAR Tags: Asthma Heartburn Babies and Infants Pregnancy and Childbirth Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Source Type: news
Heartburn Drugs May Raise Risk of Stomach Infections: Study
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2017 -- People who take heartburn drugs such as Prilosec and Nexium may be at increased risk of two potentially serious gut infections, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 565,000 adults, found those on certain heartburn... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 5, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Could Common Heartburn Drugs Up Stroke Risk?
Researchers concerned about high doses of meds like Nexium and Prilosec (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Popular heartburn medications linked to higher risk of stroke
Proton pump inhibitors, including Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid and Nexium, are used to treat heartburn, but may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, new research shows. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could Common Heartburn Drugs Up Stroke Risk?
TUESDAY, Nov. 15, 2016 -- A popular category of heartburn medications -- including Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec and Protonix -- may increase your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.
Known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), these drugs increased... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Nexium (Esomeprazole Magnesium) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - September 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
PPI Side Effects Destroying Your Blood Vessels
It seems whenever I turn on my TV these days, there’s Larry the Cable Guy with a quick fix for heartburn.
He makes it sound so simple. Just pop a pill, eat all the chili dogs you want, and no more heartburn… at least for a couple of weeks.
What Is Heartburn?
Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. It has nothing to do with the heart.
But a new study has found a link between proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) — heartburn drugs — and the premature aging of blood vessels.
Heartburn Drugs PPI Side Effects
Researchers focused on the effects of two PPIs, one of which is Nexium. They...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - June 16, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Heart Health Source Type: news
Vimovo (Naproxen and Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - May 24, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
How Popular Heartburn Drug Might Harm Arteries
Prior research has also raised concerns about Nexium and heart health (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
