Heart Problem Damage Prilosec
Pronounced: (oh-MEH-pruh-zole)
Uses
Omeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and...
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Cardioncology: Treating Breast Cancer and Heart Problems
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Nexium and Prilosec: Should you be worried?
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FDA: No heart risk from Nexium, Prilosec
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the heartburn medications Nexium and Prilosec do not cause heart problems. This announcement comes... Read more »
Study: Stress triggers heart-damaging habits
Being under stress pushes people to develop bad habits that can endanger their hearts, British researchers say. For the study, investigators followed... Read more »
Energy drinks and heart problems don't mix: study
According to new research, people who have high blood pressure or heart problems should avoid consuming energy drinks. In a small study published in... Read more »
Treating Common Heart Problem May Prevent Alzheimer's
Treating atrial fibrillation--a common type of irregular heartbeat--doctors may be able to prevent some cases of Alzheimer's disease. Recent studies... Read more »
Prilosec helps control bleeding in ulcer patients
A new study showed that patients who received Prilosec intravenously avoided more invasive treatments to stop bleeding in the throat and stomach.... Read more »
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