Common Medication Gastric Cancer Risk
Common Medication Risk Of Gastric Cancer. A November article from Medscape reveals a concerning finding that the use of proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, may be linked to more than double the risk of developing gastric cancer. These substances are among some of the most purchased medications in the world. The relationship … [Read more...] about Common Medication Gastric Cancer Risk
Heartburn Meds Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
Heartburn Meds Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer. New information is once again putting the safety of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) under scrutiny. Researchers in one study at the University of Pennsylvania found that PPIs were connected to an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. Another study reported in the BMJ Open (formerly the British … [Read more...] about Heartburn Meds Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
Proton Pump Inhibitor MDL Approved to go Forward in New Jersey
Proton Pump Inhibitor MDL. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has entered an order consolidating the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) MDL (multidistrict litigation) on August 2, 2017. The MDL was assigned to Judge Claire C. Cecchi, U.S. District Court of New Jersey, based on the July 27, 2017 consolidation hearings at … [Read more...] about Proton Pump Inhibitor MDL Approved to go Forward in New Jersey
Application Filed for Multidistrict Litigation Over PPIs
Multidistrict Litigation Over PPIs. On May 31, 2017 an application was filed with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to create a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in either the District of New Jersey or, alternatively, the Southern District Court of Illinois for the Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) cases … [Read more...] about Application Filed for Multidistrict Litigation Over PPIs
Heartburn Med Taken with Antibiotic May Cause Irregular Heartbeat
Heartburn Med May Cause Irregular Heartbeat. Heartburn Med Could Increase Risk Of QT Syndrome. Many people suffering from heartburn and similar conditions take acid-reducing drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). According to a new study, researchers from Columbia University Medical Center and the Data Science Institute at … [Read more...] about Heartburn Med Taken with Antibiotic May Cause Irregular Heartbeat
Drugs Subject to Safety Concerns
Drugs Have Raised Safety Questions. The national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP notes that the risks associated with a drug or medical product are not always immediately apparent. In many cases, side effects become discovered through post marketing data and studies conducted by independent researchers. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), … [Read more...] about Drugs Subject to Safety Concerns
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
Research Suggests Long-Term PPI Use is Linked to Kidney Damage
Two studies published this year evaluated the risk of kidney damage associated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs, which treat heartburn and acid reflux by lowering the amount of stomach acid produced, include Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. The studies suggest that long-term use of PPIs may be associated with an increased risk … [Read more...] about Research Suggests Long-Term PPI Use is Linked to Kidney Damage
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked To Fractures Lawsuits
Proton Pump Inhibitors May Cause Bone Fractures. Parker Waichman LLP offers free legal evaluations to victims Proton Pump Inhibitor injuries. If you or someone you know suffered injuries due to PPI use, we urge you to contact Parker Waichman LLP today for a free, no obligation PPI lawsuit evaluation. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) … [Read more...] about Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked To Fractures Lawsuits
PPIs May Impact Magnesium Levels, Cause Fractures, U.K. Drug Regulator Warns
PPIs Side Effects May Increased Risk of Fractures. Patients in the U.K. are being warned that prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) may be associated with an increased risk of fractures, as well as a condition called hypomagnesaemia. The U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has issued guidance to doctors … [Read more...] about PPIs May Impact Magnesium Levels, Cause Fractures, U.K. Drug Regulator Warns
FDA Warns PPIs May Cause Severe Diarrheal Infection
A higher risk of developing a serious condition called CDAD PPIs Higher Risk Of Developing Serious Condition FDA Warns Patients who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be at a higher risk of developing a serious condition called Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD). The danger prompted the U.S. Food & … [Read more...] about FDA Warns PPIs May Cause Severe Diarrheal Infection
Older Women Face Hip Fracture Risk from PPIs
more increase their risk of sustaining a hip fracture Hip Fracture Risk From PPIs. Post-menopausal women, especially if they smoke, might want to think twice about taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to relieve heartburn. According to a new study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), post-menopausal women who take PPIs like … [Read more...] about Older Women Face Hip Fracture Risk from PPIs
Long-Term Use of PPIs May Lead to Dependency
Long-Term Use of PPIs May Lead to Dependency Long-Term Use of PPIs. Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix and other stomach acid reducers that belong to a class of drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) could lead to dependency if taken at prescription strength over an extended period of time, new research … [Read more...] about Long-Term Use of PPIs May Lead to Dependency
