Kidney Failure Potential Nexium Side Effects
Stomach Acid Link To Kidney Failure. Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) manufactured by AstraZeneca that is used to treat gastric hyperacidity, as well as reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), peptic ulcers, and heartburn. Although used by millions of people in the … [Read more...] about Kidney Failure Potential Nexium Side Effects
Studies Link Heartburn Medications to Risk of Kidney Damage Dementia
Heartburn Medications Connected To Kidney Damage Failure. Possible risks of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, may include kidney damage and dementia, research suggests. PPIs are a common class of heartburn medications that work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. The findings in … [Read more...] about Studies Link Heartburn Medications to Risk of Kidney Damage Dementia
Studies May Indicate Nexium Kidney Failure Risk
Nexium Side Effect Complication. Nexium is a medication that millions of people depend on to alleviate suffering the burn and pain of reflux, GERD, and heartburn. However, this mediation may cause a kidney failure side effect. c is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat gastric hyperacidity. It is manufactured by … [Read more...] about Studies May Indicate Nexium Kidney Failure Risk
Zithromax Serious Kidney Side Effects
Alleged Kidney Damaged Caused by Zithromax. The widely prescribed antibiotic Zithromax (azithromycin) has been associated with a number of serious side effects. A recent concern has been kidney side effects. Patients taking Zithromax allege the drug has caused kidney damage, Top Class Actions reports. Kidney damage can be a very … [Read more...] about Zithromax Serious Kidney Side Effects
Prilosec Link to Kidney Damage
Prilosec Risk Of Kidney Damage. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a common class of medications that include Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. Recent studies suggest that these medications, which are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, may be associated with an increased risk of kidney damage. Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid work … [Read more...] about Prilosec Link to Kidney Damage
Heartburn Medications Increase Risk of Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure and Disease From Heartburn Medications? Recent research suggests that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular class of medications that include Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix and Aciphex, may increase the risk of kidney disease and kidney failure. PPIs are used to treat conditions including heartburn, … [Read more...] about Heartburn Medications Increase Risk of Kidney Failure
Novartis Updating Tekturna Label with Warnings
/category/defective-drugs/tekturna Novartis Updating Tekturna Label. Novartis has announced that it will be making changes to the labels for Tekturna and other aliskiren-based medications regarding serious risks posed by such drugs when they are used by diabetics or patients with kidney failure who are also taking ACE … [Read more...] about Novartis Updating Tekturna Label with Warnings
Kidney Patients Received Gadolinium Agents
FDA Issued Warnings About NSF. Fewer kidney patients have received gadolinium contrast dyes during MR studies since the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) first issued warnings about their association with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in 2006. NSF is a condition involving the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue … [Read more...] about Kidney Patients Received Gadolinium Agents
Dialysis, Kidney Transplant Patients Risk of NSF
NSF Develops In People Who Are Exposed To The Gadolinium Agents. A study of patients exposed to gadolinium contrast dyes at the Mayo Clinic has revealed that hemodialysis patients had a 77-fold higher risk of developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), while kidney transplant patients had a 69-fold higher risk of the disease. … [Read more...] about Dialysis, Kidney Transplant Patients Risk of NSF
Acrylamide from Snacks Associated with Kidney, Other Cancers
Acrylamide from Snacks Has Been Linked To Renal Cancer. The chemical acrylamide has been linked to renal cancer, according to a recent study. Acrylamide is a chemical that is commonly found in French fries, potato chips, and even bread and coffee and which has also caused cancer in laboratory studies. Now, emerging research from … [Read more...] about Acrylamide from Snacks Associated with Kidney, Other Cancers
Natrecor a Drag on J&J since Reports of Kidney Failure
Reports of Kidney Failure, Deaths Natrecor side effect reports have taken a toll on the finances of Johnson & Johnson. Natrecor was considered a potential hit in 2001 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for treating severe heart failure. So great was this potential, that in 2003, Johnson & Johnson paid … [Read more...] about Natrecor a Drag on J&J since Reports of Kidney Failure
MRI Contrast Agents Put Kidney Patients at Risk
MRI Contrast Agents have been Implicated in NSF/NSD. Gadolinium based MRI contrast agents have been implicated in at least 1,000 cases of a debilitating disorder called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis/ Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NSD) around the world. This horrible disease causes a buildup of collagen in … [Read more...] about MRI Contrast Agents Put Kidney Patients at Risk
Nix to Get Brother’s Kidney in Transplant
Derrick Nix Kidney Transplant. Former Southern Mississippi running back Derrick Nix will receive a transplanted kidney from his brother as soon as next month. Marcus Nix, 33, was found to be a match with Derrick, 23, in February. If the transplant is successful, Marcus' kidney could allow his youngest sibling to end the daily … [Read more...] about Nix to Get Brother’s Kidney in Transplant
