Daily Archives: August 25, 2011

FDA Is Petitioned To Add Black Boxes For PPIs

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Image via Wikipedia The widely used class of drug known as proton pump inhibitors that are used to treat acid reflux can cause dependency and, therefore, are likely to increase various serious risks, some of which are not specified in … Continue reading →

Posted in AstraZeneca, Black box warning, Esomeprazole, Food and Drug Administration, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Omeprazole, Proton-pump inhibitor, Public Citizen | Leave a comment

Azithromycin for Prevention of COPD Exacerbations

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Azithromycin for Prevention of COPD Exacerbations by Daniela Lamas Summer’s coming to a close and the patient sitting in your office is worried.  A bad cough and wheeze sent him to the hospital for three days last winter, and he feels like … Continue reading →

Posted in American College of Physicians, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Conditions and Diseases, Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Respiratory Disorders, Spirometry, United States | Leave a comment