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Yosprala Launched for Secondary Prevention of CV Events in Ulcer-Risk Patients
Yosprala combines aspirin, an antiplatelet, and omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor.
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Magnetic Device Beneficial for Gastroesophageal Reflux
In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and a partial response to proton-pump inhibitors, a device to augment the lower esophageal sphincter improves reflux symptoms, reduces use of proton-pump inhibitors, and improves quality of life.
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Can Long-Term PPI Use Increase Hip Fracture Risk in Alzheimer’s?
The researchers found that long-term or cumulative proton pump inhibitor use was not associated with an increased risk of hip fracture.
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Intervention Cuts Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing in Seniors
Intervention also effective for reducing proton pump inhibitor prescribing
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Inappropriate Medications May Increase Hospitalization, Death in CKD
The most common inappropriate medications included proton pump inhibitors, alpha blockers, and NSAIDs.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors May Disrupt Gut Microbiome
Researchers suggest class of meds upsets healthy balance of bacteria in the gut
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CYP2C19 Polymorphism Impacts Response to PPI Treatment in GERD
Meta-analysis shows lower efficacy rates to proton pump inhibitors for rapid metabolizer genotype
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P & G Launches Prilosec OTC Wildberry
Procter & Gamble announced the launch of Prilosec OTC (omeprazole delayed-release tablets 20mg) Wildberry, a flavor-coated 24-hour pill for the treatment of frequent heartburn.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Gastric Pre-Cancerous Lesions
It has been suggested that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may promote the development of pre-cancerous lesions in the stomach and increase the occurrence of stomach cancer.
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Acid Suppression Drugs Tied to Increased Kidney Stone Risk, CKD
Both proton pump inhibitors and histamine receptor-2 (H2) blockers were examined.
