Nexium Kidney Disease Lawsuit Filed, Possibly More to Come
AstraZeneca may be facing more lawsuits alleging that Nexium, a medication used to treat acid reflux and heartburn, led to kidney damage. Newly filed cases allege that the company failed to disclose the risk of kidney side effects to patients or the medical community. Nexium is part of a class of medications known as proton pump … [Read more...] about Nexium Kidney Disease Lawsuit Filed, Possibly More to Come
Popular Acid Reflux Medication Nexium Linked to Kidney Issues
Recent revelations about Nexium have uncovered kidney side effects in one of the most frequently prescribed treatments for excess stomach acid. Nexium is the brand name for esomeprazole, manufactured by Astra Zeneca. Nexium conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It may also be used to prevent … [Read more...] about Popular Acid Reflux Medication Nexium Linked to Kidney Issues
Nexium, Other PPIs and the Risk of Kidney Side Effects
Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid are part of a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They are used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux by lowering the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Recent studies suggest that the long-term use of PPIs may be associated with an increased risk of kidney disease. These … [Read more...] about Nexium, Other PPIs and the Risk of Kidney Side Effects
