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
Regranex New Cancer Death Warning
Regranex Cancer Death Warning. Regranex, a gel used to treat foot and leg ulcers in diabetics, has been linked to an increased risk of cancer death, prompting the drug's maker to add a new black box warning to the Regranex label. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) patients who use three or more tubes of … [Read more...] about Regranex New Cancer Death Warning
