Effect Heartburn Drugs in Kidney Damage

Around 15 million Americans who suffer from heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux are prescribed with proton-pump inhibitors that bring relief by reducing gastric acid. Serious kidney problems were found to be associated while taking popular heartburn drugs for prolonged periods of time, finds a study from Washington University in St.Louis.

Heartburn drugs linked to kidney damage
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used for heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux
- Examples of PPIs - lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole
- PPIs can lead to gradual damage to without any warning

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