Articles Tagged with heartburn

Zantac: An Update and an Overview of Its Link to Cancer

Published on: June 5, 2020 | By Clay Hodges

Earlier this year I wrote a blog post that discussed the recent revelation that Zantac might cause cancer. Scientists found a link between N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a likely cancer-causing substance, and ranitidine, the key ingredient in Zantac.

A few things have changed since that blog post, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking all manufacturers to immediately recall drugs containing ranitidine from the market.

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Zantac: Overview of Recall and Lawsuits Due to Cancer-Causing NDMA

Published on: January 19, 2020 | By Clay Hodges

Many of us suffer from heartburn, and one of the most popular ways to treat it is by taking Zantac. Until recently, Zantac was considered a very safe medication and was available without a prescription.

Given how well it worked, along with its affordable price and the perception of safety, hundreds of thousands of people, if not millions, took Zantac. In the fall of last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that this popular drug might contain N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a likely cancer-causing substance.

The past few months have resulted in mass voluntary recalls and a rush of FDA updates and reports about the possible dangers of taking Zantac and what it means for consumers. This blog post will attempt to summarize what’s going on and briefly discuss what happens next.

Proton Pump Inhibitors: Acid Reflux Medications May Harm Kidneys

Published on: March 28, 2018 | By Clay Hodges

Millions of Americans have stomach issues, many of which are related to heart burn and acid reflux. Thankfully, there are several medicines available over-the-counter and by prescription that prevent and relieve these discomforts. Some drugs that help with these stomach issues are called proton pump inhibitors.

A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is a medicine that reduces stomach acid. People take PPIs for heart burn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers, and other related conditions. While many PPIs are available by prescription only, some are becoming more readily accessible over-the-counter; you may have seen or heard of Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Prevacid, or Nexium. These are all well-known PPIs.

PPIs work by preventing stomach acid from being produced – they stop heart burn, indigestion, and acid reflux before it begins. Many people take them first thing in the morning or take them before meals.

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