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Baclofen, esomeprazole investigated as treatmentsThe impact of upper GI conditions, like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and functional dyspepsia, on sleep"”and treatments aimed at providing relief to heartburn/acid reflux patients who suffer from disordered sleep"”were explored in three new studies related to sleep dysfunction presented today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio, Texas.Functional dyspepsia is a common,...
DEXILANT is the First Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) with a DUAL DELAYED RELEASE (DDR) Technology MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ - To view this Social Media Release, please enter the following address in your web browser. http://smr.newswire.ca/en/takeda-canada-inc/patients-living-with-gerd-now-have-a-new-treatment SOURCE Takeda Canada Inc.
The risk factors for CDAD recurrence have been described as advanced age, severe underlying disease such as renal impairment, multiple episodes of previous CDAD infection, and high white blood cell counts. Recent literature suggests that the use of gastric acid suppressive agents, especially proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with CDAD recurrence, although results appear to be conflicting.A research article to be published on July 28, 2010 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology...
PARIS, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medco Research Institute(TM), LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MHS), is sponsoring a study to determine the optimal antiplatelet treatment for patients who are also using a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), a commonly prescribed category of heartburn medications. The study will examine the impact that the PPI, Prevacid® (lansoprazole), has on the effect of two different anti-platelet agents, Effient (prasugrel) and...
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PRX) today announced that it began shipping the 20mg/1100mg and 40mg/1100mg strengths of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules to the trade. Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules are the generic version of Santarus' Zegerid®. Annual U.S. sales of Zegerid capsules are approximately $195 million, according to IMS Health data. Par has been awarded 180 days of marketing exclusivity for...
CINCINNATI, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Prasco Laboratories announced today that it is now shipping the authorized generic version of ZEGERID® (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) capsules. Authorized generics are generic pharmaceuticals manufactured identically to the brand product and sold under a private label. Under the terms of a distribution and supply agreement with Santarus, Prasco will sell and distribute the capsule form of Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate in 20 mg and 40 mg strengths in...
Labeling changes will include new safety information SILVER SPRING, Md., May 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers and health care professionals about a possible increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine with high doses or long-term use of a class of medications called proton pump inhibitors. The product labeling will be changed to describe this possible increased risk. (Logo:...
NEW ORLEANS, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- What: Data results from a recent retrospective analysis of DEXILANT delayed release capsules and lansoprazole were presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2010 in New Orleans. DEXILANT is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) with a Dual Delayed Release(TM) (DDR) formulation. Takeda recently announced that the product trade name for dexlansoprazole in the United States would be changed to DEXILANT from KAPIDEX(TM) (dexlansoprazole). The medical community has...
WILMINGTON, Del., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AstraZeneca and POZEN Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VIMOVO(TM)( )(naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.(1) VIMOVO, co-developed by POZEN Inc....
DEERFIELD, Ill., April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. today announced that DEXILANT(TM) (dexlansoprazole) delayed release capsules are now available in United States (U.S.) pharmacies. Takeda recently announced that the product trade name for dexlansoprazole in the U.S. would be changed from KAPIDEX(TM) to DEXILANT. The formulation, indication and approved dosages of DEXILANT remain the same as that of KAPIDEX, which was originally approved by the U.S. Food...
