Can a heartburn drug cause cognitive problems?
A new study has shed light on one of the long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These drugs are commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and peptic ulcers. PPIs (omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, and others) help reduce the amount of stomach acid made by glands in the lining of the stomach.
Research published online on February 15 in JAMA Neurology showed that there may be an association between chronic use of PPIs and an increased risk of dementia. Experts compared prescription PPI intake and diagnosis of dementia among approximately 74,000 adults ages 75 a...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - March 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Solan Tags: Brain and cognitive health Digestive Disorders Drugs and Supplements Healthy Aging Memory Mental Health heartburn PPIs proton pump inhibitors Source Type: news
Medications May Cause Dementia, But It Could Be Untreated Sleep Apnea
By Brandon R. Peters, M.D. The news was enough to give you indigestion: Some of the over-the-counter and prescription medications most widely used to treat heartburn and acid reflux are linked to the development of dementia. The research suggesting a possible association is the latest in a string of implicated drugs over the past few years, including medications taken to treat anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and allergies. What is going on? Before emptying out the medicine cabinet, take a moment to consider the role of untreated obstructive sleep apnea. Scientific research can be difficulty to contextualize, especially when...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pfizer to Pay $785 Million to Settle Medicaid Claims
Pfizer reached an agreement in principle to pay $784.6 million to settle a long-running U.S. government investigation of allegations its Wyeth unit overcharged Medicaid for the heartburn drug Protonix. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - February 17, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news
Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth to pay $784.6m to settle Medicaid rebates issues
Pfizer subsidiary Wyeth has agreed to pay $784.6m to settle allegations related to the calculation of Medicaid rebates for its gastric drug Protonix (pantoprazole sodium) between 2001 and 2006. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - February 17, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Link between indigestion drugs and dementia 'inconclusive'
Conclusion
This study found people taking PPIs had a 44% higher risk of developing dementia in a seven-year period compared with those not taking the drugs. However, it's not accurate to say this was down to the PPIs – the study couldn't prove this, and there are many possible explanations.
For a start, the groups weren't very similar. Those taking PPIs had poorer health, and were more likely to be taking a number of medicines and have conditions linked to a higher risk of dementia, such as diabetes and heart disease.
After taking these factors into account in the analysis, the link between PPIs and dementia reduc...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Neurology Older people Source Type: news
Protonix (pantoprazole) can cause a false positive urine screening test for THC
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13-Year-Old Girl With Recurrent, Episodic, Persistent Vomiting: Out of the Pot and Into the Fire. Felton D et al. Pediatrics 2015 Mar 2 [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
The package insert for Protonix (pantoprazole) states:
There have been reports of false positive urine screen tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving protein pump inhibitors.
The source of these reports have not been clear, and no cases have previously been reported in the literature. This paper describes a 13-year-old girl who presented to hospital with an episode of recurrent cyclic vomiting syndrome, who was diagnose...
Source: The Poison Review - March 6, 2015 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Tags: Medical cannabis false-positive marijuana pantoprazole protonix THC urine drug screen Source Type: news
Using Acid Reflux Medications Wisely
If you decide to take medication for any medical condition, you should know how to take that medication wisely. Up to half of all those who take medications do not take them as directed. This could be the result of not reading the labels on the prescriptions bottles or on the bottles of the over the counter meds, missing doses, using medication after it's expiration date, etc.
In order to make sure you lower your risk of having problems with the medications you take, you can follow the tips in this article on using medications wisely.
Related Resources:
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Maalox
Mylanta
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Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - May 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tips for Seniors on the Safe Use of Acid Reflux Medications
As a person gets older, they may be faced with more health conditions that they will need to treat on a regular basis. This includes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you are a senior citizen and on various medications, you no doubt know the importance of taking medication safely. Sometimes the difficulty arises when the number of medications, and medical conditions they treat, increases. That's a lot to keep organized at times. These tips on safe use of medications can go a long way in helping you with this part of your health care.
Related Information:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - May 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Using Acid Reflux Medications Wisely
If you decide to take medication for any medical condition, you should know how to take that medication wisely. Up to half of all those who take medications do not take them as directed. This could be the result of not reading the labels on the prescriptions bottles or on the bottles of the over the counter meds, missing doses, using medication after it's expiration date, etc.
In order to make sure you lower your risk of having problems with the medications you take, you can follow the tips in this article on using medications wisely.
Related Resources:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
Chooz
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - November 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One-Time Procedure Could Prevent Acid Reflux
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: deanreddington Tags: Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Acid Reflux antacids esophagus LYNX Paula Ebben stomach Source Type: news
Sun Pharma to pay Rs 2,517 cr to settle patent suit
During the June quarter, Sun Pharma settled the ongoing litigation pending in the US District Court, District of New Jersey regarding its subsidiary's generic pantoprazole. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - August 11, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Tips for Seniors on the Safe Use of Acid Reflux Medications
As a person gets older, they may be faced with more health conditions that they will need to treat on a regular basis. This includes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you are a senior citizen and on various medications, you no doubt know the importance of taking medication safely. Sometimes the difficulty arises when the number of medications, and medical conditions they treat, increases. That's a lot to keep organized at times. These tips on safe use of medications can go a long way in helping you with this part of your health care.
Related Information:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Using Acid Reflux Medications Wisely
If you decide to take medication for any medical condition, you should know how to take that medication wisely. Up to half of all those who take medications do not take them as directed. This could be the result of not reading the labels on the prescriptions bottles or on the bottles of the over the counter meds, missing doses, using medication after it's expiration date, etc.
In order to make sure you lower your risk of having problems with the medications you take, you can follow the tips in this article on using medications wisely.
Related Resources:
Antacids
Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Gaviscon
Chooz
...
Source: About Heartburn / Acid Reflux - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pfizer Wins Patent Settlement
Pfizer and Takeda have reached a $2.15 billion settlement with Teva and Sun Pharmaceutical for patent-infringement damages resulting from their launches of generic Protonix in the U.S. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - June 12, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news
Pfizer settles patent lawsuit with Teva, Sun Pharma for $2.15 billion
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said it reached a $2.15 billion settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd related to patent infringement on its acid-reflux drug Protonix. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
