University of california - san diego (2019, february 19) common acid reflux medications linked to increased kidney disease risk sciencedaily retrieved august 24, 2020 from wwwsciencedailycom. Acid reflux drugs linked to kidney failure. Mining a large database of adverse reactions to medications, uc san diego researchers found that people who took proton pump inhibitors (eg, prilosec, nexium) for heartburn and acid reflux were more likely to experience kidney disease than people who took other forms of antacid.
acid reflux drugs linked to kidney failure
Common acid reflux medications linked to increased kidney disease risk by university of california - san diego this image shows a cross section of a kidney. Certain medications used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers are linked with the development of kidney disease, according to a new analysis by bassett medical centre in the us. proton pump inhibitors, which reduce gastric acid production, are one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide.. Medications for heartburn called proton pump inhibitors are linked to a higher risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study. it's the latest in a growing list of worries with these drugs..
