Tag: Omeprazole
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Acid reflux drugs do not cause cancer after all, study finds
New Study Dismisses Long-Standing Cancer Link to Acid Reflux Drugs For four decades, scientists and clinicians have periodically warned that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat acid reflux could be tied to cancer. Omeprazole, lansoprazole and other PPIs are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in Britain, with millions relying on them for relief…
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Acid reflux drugs do not cause cancer, study finds: Long‑standing link debunked
New findings ease long‑standing fears about acid reflux medications For decades, concerns about a possible link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and cancer have persisted. These widely used drugs, including omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, and lansoprazole, are frontline treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other digestive conditions. A major new study has found no…
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NHS Urges Caution: Reassessing Eight-Week Use of Omeprazole and Lansoprazole
What has the NHS said about eight-week PPI use? Health services in the United Kingdom have sounded a clear warning to people who rely on the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) omeprazole and lansoprazole for digestive issues. The NHS advises patients and prescribers to reassess the need for continued therapy after around eight weeks. While these…
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NHS Issues Eight-Week Warning for Omeprazole Users
What the NHS warning means for omeprazole and lansoprazole users Many people rely on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole and lansoprazole to manage common digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and gastritis. Recently, the NHS issued guidance prompting patients to review their use of these medicines after a typical course of…