News tagged with proton pump inhibitors


Generic versions of plavix approved

(HealthDay) -- The first generic versions of Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Medications created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Esophageal reflux disease proton pump inhibitor therapy impact upon sleep disturbance

The use of proton pump inhibitors improves the sleep and daytime quality of life for sufferers of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a systematic literature review in the April 2012 issue of Otolaryngology–Head an ...

Surgery created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two pancreatic-enzyme products approved

(HealthDay) -- Two drugs that supplement the digestion-aiding actions of pancreatic enzymes have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency said Thursday in a news release.

Medications created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Heartburn controlled with step down to once daily therapy

(HealthDay) -- The majority of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients who take twice-daily proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, are able to successfully step down to management of heartburn with a ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women taking indigestion drugs at increased risk of hip fracture after menopause

Post-menopausal women are 35% more likely to suffer hip fracture if they take indigestion drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a figure which increases to 50% if they are also current or former smokers, suggests ...

Health created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Acid reflux drug does not improve asthma in children

Children without symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux whose asthma was being poorly controlled with anti-inflammatory treatment did not have an improvement in symptoms or lung function with the added treatment of the proton ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Are acid-suppressing drugs prescribed too often in infants?

Frequent spitting up, irritability, and unexplained crying in infants can be very distressing to parents. Pediatricians often prescribe acid-suppressing drugs for these symptoms in an effort to treat infants for gastroesophageal ...

Health created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Even low-dose aspirin may increase risk of GI bleeding

The risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding needs to be considered when determining the potential preventive benefits associated with low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to a new study in Clinical Ga ...

Medical research created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds more gut reaction to arthritis drugs

Patients often take drugs to lower stomach acid and reduce the chances they will develop ulcers from taking their anti-inflammatory drugs for conditions such as arthritis, but the combination may be causing major problems ...

Medical research created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Long-term inhaled corticosteroid use increases fracture risk in lung disease patients

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use inhaled corticosteroids to improve breathing for more than six months have a 27 percent increased risk of bone fractures, new Johns Hopkins-led research suggests.

Medications created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Modern treatments for GERD effective at achieving long-term remission for most patients

In an evaluation of contemporary antireflux therapies for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients who received treatment with either the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole or laparoscopic antireflux ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 17, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0