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• Protonix Settlement to Result in $784.6M Payment by Pfizer in Medicare Fraud Case

  April 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A False Claims Act lawsuit against Wyeth, a unit of Pfizer, over Protonix discounts it failed to disclose, has resulted in a $784.6 million settlement.

• Generic Nexium Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Patent Violation By AstraZeneca

  April 27, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  AstraZeneca is suing an Indian company for allegedly violating its patent with a proposed delayed-release version of its Nexium heart burn drug.

• Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure Risk with Nexium, Prilosec, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Highlighted in New Study

  April 15, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Another study has linked popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease.

• Heartburn Drug Side Effects Study Finds No Link to C. Diff. Infections

  April 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers from Belgium say they were unable to find an association with the use of drugs like Nexium and Prilosec, and an increased risk of C. Diff infections.

• Kidney Risks with Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs Highlight Concerns Over Long-Term Use of Heartburn Drugs

  March 29, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have been linked to a risk of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

• Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs May Increase Dementia Risk: Study

  February 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study has found an association between the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec, and an increased risk of dementia.

• Heartburn Drug Side Effects May Increase Kidney Disease Risks: Study

  January 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Heart Attack Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Antacids: Study

  June 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that heart burn drugs like Nexium could increase the risk of heart attacks and death due to cardiovascular problems.

• Acid Reflux Drugs May Increase Risk of Kidney Failure: Study

  April 21, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that commonly used heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may increase the risk of kidney injury in elderly users.

• Nexium Settlement For Illegal Marketing Scheme Results in $7.9M AstraZeneca Payment

  February 12, 2015

  Staff Writers

  The DOJ has accused AstraZeneca of giving kickbacks to a pharmacy benefit manager to push its drug Nexium, resulting ina $7.9 million whistleblower lawsuit settlement.