On April 15th, the FDA announced a recall of lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets. These are generic Prevacid (Proton Pump Inhibitor). The problem is that the tablets are not fully disintegrating in water and are blocking feeding tubes and syringes. The recall is specifically of the ones manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals (can also be labeled Sharp Corporation, Cardinal Health, and Quality Packaging Specialist, Inc.).
It's important to note that the recall only...
There were many news stories this week about a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about the use of Proton Pump Inhibitor or PPI... Read more »
It is worrisome that babies with normal regurgitation or gatroesophageal reflux may be prescribed strong medication designed for the... Read more »
Recently, I have seen several TV news stories and newspaper articles about the safety of Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPI’s, a popular... Read more »
Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body. It is needed for the proper formation of bones and teeth and is also found in the... Read more »
Now that people have been taking Proton Pump Inhbitors (PPIs) for years, the very long-term side effects are becoming known. In my last... Read more »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Todd D. Eisner, M.D. is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Eisner received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis... Read more »
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