Prilosec, Protonix Lawsuit Filed Over Acute Kidney Injury from GERD Drugs
A lawsuit against the makers of Prilosec and Protonix claims the manufacturers failed to warn of the risks of acute kidney injury linked to the heartburn drugs.
Tag Archives: Protonix
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Risk of Stroke With Nexium, Prilosec, Other Heart Burn Drugs Seen in Study
A new study suggests that users may face an increased risk of stroke from Nexium, Prilosec and other PPI heartburn drugs, raising further concerns about the widespread use of the…
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Nexium Kidney Damage Risk Worsened With Other Drugs Known To Harm Kidneys: Study
Some heartburn drugs may exacerbate kidney damage caused by other drugs, as well as cause damage on their own, according to the findings of a new study.
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Protonix Settlement to Result in $784.6M Payment by Pfizer in Medicare Fraud Case
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.
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Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs May Increase Dementia Risk: Study
A new study has found an association between the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec, and an increased risk of dementia.
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Heartburn Drug Side Effects May Increase Kidney Disease Risks: Study
Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.
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Heart Attack Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Antacids: Study
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.
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Side Effects of Prilosec, Nexium, Other Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk of Infections: Study
A new study links long-term use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of gastrointestinal infections
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Nexium, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Get Updated Label Warnings After Public Citizen Petition
The FDA will add new label warnings about drug interactions and other possible side effects of heartburn drugs after a consumer watchdog group sued the agency.
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FDA Sued For Not Warning of Nexium, Prilosec Health Risks
Public Citizen is suing the FDA to force it to place black box warnings on Nexium, Prilosec and similar drugs due to a risk of drug depency and a number…
