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Lansoprazole 15 mg Once Daily for 14 Days Is Effective for Treatment of Frequent Heartburn
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Upcoming FDA Decisions and Clinical Trials: Prevacid Goes OTC, Swine Flu Test
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Novartis Receives FDA Approval to Market Prevacid(R) 24HR as First...
Novartis has announced that Prevacid 24HR has been approved by the FDA as the first OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor for the treatment of frequent heartburn since 2003.
Chronic diarrhea unresponsive to conventional medication: Are you taking lansoprazole?
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which powerfully suppresses gastric acid production and is widely prescribed for chronic use in gastroesophageal reflux disease.
More Evidence of Problems With PPIs and Plavix
A new study has added to the concern that commonly used proton-pump inhibitors may interfere with Plavix in people who have coronary artery disease.
Takeda to Integrate Its Two Manufacturing Operations in Ireland
Company Limited today announced the integration of its wholly owned subsidiaries Takeda Ireland Limited and Takeda Pharma Ireland Limited into a single operation on July 1, 2009, through a complete transfer of TPI's assets to TIL.
New Studies Show Popular Heartburn Medications Moderate The Effect Of ...
Four of the most commonly prescribed heartburn medications reduce the benefit associated with clopidogrel, a widely used antiplatelet medication also known by its brand name, Plavix.
Common heartburn drugs may reduce anti-clotting medications' benefits
Washington, May 7 : Scientists have found that the medicines used for the treatment of heartburn and ulcers can reduce the anti-clotting action of the medication clopidogrel, thereby resulting in about 50 per cent increase in the combined risk of hospitalisation for heart attack, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular illnesses.
Ulcer drugs offer treatment potential in Alzheimer's disease
In a new study, published in the May issue of Elsevier's Experimental Neurology, scientists at the University of British Columbia have discovered that drugs commonly used to treat ulcers have significant neuroprotective properties, which appear to be enhanced when used in combination with ibuprofen, a widely used anti-inflammatory drug.
Plavix increases risk of second heart attack in users of proton-pump inhibitors
PATIENTS WHO are given clopidogrel after a heart attack are at significantly higher risk for another one if they take most proton pump inhibitors to manage their stomach acid, according to a recent study published online by the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Safety of PPIs in infants with symptoms of GERD
The latest Journal of Pediatrics assesses the efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole in infants with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 30, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. Dear Dr.
For treatment of active duodenal ulcer and maintenance treatment of healed duodenal ulcers.
Richard Hoffmann, Ask the Pharmacist,
Q: Can Prilosec interfere with Plavix? A: We don't know yet, but there is some concern that certain drugs known as proton pump inhibitors may make Plavix less effective.
Is esomeprazole the best choice for reflux esophagitis patients?
In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease , esomeprazole, has demonstrated pharmacological and clinical benefits beyond those seen with the other proton pump inhibitors .
PPIs & Plavix Together May Increase Risk of Heart Attack
A study by researchers at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences in Toronto, appears to indicate that the use of clopidogrel in combination with some proton pump inhibitors can increase the risk of ...
FDA Approves KAPIDEX (dexlansoprazole) Delayed-Release Capsules For The Treatment Of GERD
Main Category: Acid Reflux / GERD Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., today ...
FDA Approves KAPIDEX(TM) (Dexlansoprazole) delayed release capsules for the Treatment of GERD
DEERFIELD, Ill., and OSAKA, Japan, Jan 30, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- First proton pump inhibitor with a Dual Delayed Release formulation Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and its wholly-owned ...