Cancer Survivors Urge: Get a Second Opinion Oct 29, 2008
One member, Eric Dinan, said, At first I had stomach pains, I called my doctor and he gave me Nexium for heart burn, then it became back pain and they gave me some muscle relaxers for treatment. . (WOKR13 Rochester)
Cloves can help with heartburn Oct 28, 2008
With Nexium more than $4 a pill, I ordered it from an online Canadian drugstore. When the pills came, they were from India, and they were generic. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nexium Helps Prevent Aspirin-Related Ulcers Oct 27, 2008
Regular low-dose aspirin, taken typically to ward off a heart attack, may increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers, but this can be counteracted by taking another pill -- esomeprazole, more familiarly known as Nexium. That finding comes from a study reported in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. (Newsmax)
Heartburn, insomnia lead drugmaker Web sites Oct 10, 2008
com, for its heartburn treatment Nexium, generated the most site traffic in the second quarter with more than 1 million unique visitors ... AstraZeneca has aggressively marketed Nexium this year, running approximately twice as much online display advertising in Q2 as either of its major competitors, Prevacid and Aciphex, said comScore s John Mangano. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Dealing With Acid Reflux During Pregnancy Oct 8, 2008
The effects of more potent drugs like Nexium or Protonix (proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs) have not yet been studied on pregnant women. Added bonuses of H2 receptors: They are relatively inexpensive and provide longer-lasting relief than antacids. (Fox News)
Merz appoints new chief exec, add unit in H.P. Oct 5, 2008
He s also spent 14 years at AstraZeneca working on commercial strategies for blockbuster drugs such as Prilosec and Nexium. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Heartburn Is Not Harmless Sep 21, 2008
He or she may want to prescribe medications to reduce stomach acid, including Nexium or Prilosec. Surgery may be the last resort if all else fails. (Suite101.com)
Spend less on prescription meds Sep 20, 2008
For example, someone with heartburn could save more than $100 a month by taking over-the-counter Prilosec instead of Nexium, said Gail Shearer, director of Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Acid Reflux Surgery: Who Needs It? Sep 17, 2008
These are the people who pack Nexium before they pack their underwear when going on vacation, Bell said. These are the people who can t live without their medication. (Fox News)
6 ways to save on prescription drugs Sep 11, 2008
For example, someone with heartburn could save more than $100 a month by taking over-the-counter Prilosec instead of Nexium, said Gail Shearer, director of Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. Before changing medications, of course, people should talk to their doctors about any impact a switch might have on their condition. (AZCentral -- Business)
Rajrishi Singhal: Pharmaland Sep 8, 2008
For instance, Brand Institute, a Miami-based branding company, has a substantial drug-consulting practice and some of its naming work includes Nexium (a gastrointestinal drug from AstraZeneca), Requip (a drug for combating Parkinsons disease, from GlaxoSmitheKline). Igor, a San Francisco based branding company, has also done some work on pharma branding. (India Times)
5 Acid Reflux Medications: Which One is Best for You? Aug 29, 2008
These medications, which include Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium, block acid production and aid in healing damaged esophageal tissue, so they should be taken by people who are having more frequent, severe symptoms. PPIs are usually taken under the care of a doctor to prevent acid reflux from recurring, but certain ones, like Prilosec, are now available over-the-counter. (Fox News)
Aciphex (Rabeprazole) Aug 27, 2008
Nexium (esomeprazole). Prevacid (lansoprazole). (Suite101.com)
Spicy or Bland? 6 Acid Reflux Myths You Should Know Aug 22, 2008
"You would think it wouldn t because it s very acidic on its own. But lots of people respond to it really well. I think it may have something to do with the fact that it helps with digestion and a lot of acid reflux symptoms stem from not digesting food well. 3. Myth: You should avoid all caffeine products, such as coffee, tea and chocolate. Fact: Not necessarily. Zuckerbrot advises her patients with acid reflux to drink herbal teas and green teas, the latter of which have some caffeine.... (Fox News)
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteopor... Aug 20, 2008
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteoporosis: Acid Reflux Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fractures. Proton Pump Inhibitors and Osteoporosis. (Suite101.com)
Long-Term Acid Reflux Therapy Can Be Cost-Effective Aug 14, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients taking aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke, lifelong therapy with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which includes drugs such as Nexium or Prilosec, can be a cost-effective means of reducing the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. For patients with a high risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, this treatment is nearly always cost effective, the report indicates. (MEDLINEplus)
Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk Aug 13, 2008
Brand names include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec and Protonix. The drugs are often taken for indefinite periods of time. (MEDLINEplus)
Acid reflux drugs may heighten fracture risk Aug 13, 2008
But those risks could be greatly enhanced if osteoporosis sufferers also take proton pump inhibitors, such as Nexium and Pariet, according to the study ... Dr. Targownik has been paid for research conducted for Janssen-Ortho Inc. and AstraZeneca Canada Inc., which market the proton pump inhibitors Pariet and Nexium, respectively. (Globe and Mail)
Acid Reflux Pills Linked To Hip Fractures Aug 12, 2008
Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium And Other Heartburn Drugs Work Wonders, But Long Term Use Has Risks, Study Shows ... (CBS) Millions of Americans suffering from heartburn and acid reflux take a class of prescription drugs that includes Nexium, Prevacid and others ... For patients with chronic acid reflux, acid blocking pills with well known names like Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid work wonders. (CBS News -- Evening News)
The States Take On the Drug Pitchmen Aug 12, 2008
In Pennsylvania, the state calculated that among just one subgroup of patients seniors in a prescription-relief program the state saves $572,000 a year on acid-reflux drug costs alone, simply by reminding doctors that pricey Nexium, the "purple pill," often has cheaper, equally effective generic alternatives. It's a model that may soon go nationwide. (Time.com)
Four Things You Should Know About Acid Reflux Aug 2, 2008
Taking proton pump inhibitors, which are acid-reducing medicines like Nexium, Prilosec or Protonix. 3. (Fox News)
Astra 2Q profit up 13 percent, outlook upbeat Aug 1, 2008
In addition, we have mitigated the biggest near-term financial risks with the Nexium patent settlement and the successful summary judgment motion for Seroquel ... The drug maker settled a patent lawsuit against Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. in April, agreeing a deal that will delay the Indian company's release of a generic version of Nexium, its best selling heartburn drug. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Going gluten-free: Consumers have embraced diets free of proteins found in wheat, rye and barley but its not necessarily the best choice for everyone Jul 17, 2008
Going gluten-free: Consumers have embraced diets free of proteins found in wheat, rye and barley but its not necessarily the best choice for everyone. By Janet CromleyLos Angeles Times. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Antidepressants Tied to Gastrointestinal Bleeding Jul 8, 2008
The study was paid for by AstraZeneca Plc, maker of the top-selling ulcer pill Nexium and Prilosec, which is now sold generically as omeprazole. 2008 Reuters. (Newsmax)
AstraZeneca's win offers relief from carnage Jul 3, 2008
Evolution Securities said the ruling had wider repercussions: "A patent win for Seroquel, following a favourable ruling on Nexium in April, removes some medium term risk for Astra and reinforces the safe haven aspects of drug stocks in current market conditions.". With that in mind, GlaxoSmithkline was in demand, closing 43p up at 11. (guardian.co.uk)
Your Health: Taking acid-suppressing drugs can deplete body of vitamins (32) Jul 2, 2008
A:Acid-suppressing drugs (PPIs) like Aciphex, Nexium, omeprazole, Prevacid, Prilosec and Protonix relieve symptoms of reflux. There is a downside, however. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Your health; Taper off antidepressants gradually to avoid symptoms of withdrawal (47) Jul 2, 2008
Q: After months of using Nexium for stomach ulcers with little relief, I started using DGL licorice, two or three pills before meals and at bedtime. I felt better within days. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
AstraZeneca to supply St. Vincent de Paul pharmacy Jun 24, 2008
"(AstraZeneca) has a strong commitment to ensuring that patients who need our medications have access to them," said Karissa Laur, director of patient assistance programs for the company (NYSE: AZN), whose products include the mental health drug Seroquel, the cholesterol medicine Crestor and the reflux disease pill Nexium. Last year United Kingdom-based AstraZeneca provided more than $500 million in savings to patients through its charitable programs, helping nearly a half-million patients, Laur... (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Drugs Doctors Wont Take And Neither Should You Jun 24, 2008
com - Drugs Doctors Wont Take And Neither Should You. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
Now, Ranbaxy seeks peace with Takeda Jun 22, 2008
In April 2008, Ranbaxy entered into a settlement with AstraZeneca on the world's second largest selling molecule, Nexium (Esomeprazole), having a market size of around $5 ... The settlement will allow Ranbaxy to commence exclusive sales of a generic version of Nexium under a licence from AstraZeneca on May 27, 2014. (Business Standard)
Ranbaxy a market performer: Karvy Jun 20, 2008
4 in CY 2009E at 6x which translates in a Rs 50 per share value in CY 2009E. As the Nexium upside is a recurring business we value it at 25x and ascribe a value of Rs 65 to it. The NPV for the Lipitor and Caduet is Rs 37 and we ascribe that value. (Moneycontrol.com)
Many men face gravely high stress levels Jun 3, 2008
As a doctor, it's tempting to treat the symptoms with medication, he notes: Nexium for heartburn, Ambien for sleep, Viagra for the libido. But pills may disguise what's really going on while the problems escalate, Dr. Mitchell says. (KHOU.com, TX)
Blumenthal sues pharmaceutical distributor May 31, 2008
Blumenthal said "illegal and deceptive practices" by San Francisco-based McKesson Corp. resulted in Connecticut consumers and state-funded health care programs paying millions more than they should have for Celebrex, Lipitor, Prevacid, Flonase, Nexium and other medications. "The victims of this surreptitious scheme included patients and taxpayers who were overcharged by companies seeking higher sales and profits," Blumenthal said. (Republican-American)
S.F. sues Mckesson over drug prices May 22, 2008
The alleged inflation forced health plans and consumers to pay inflated prices on more than 400 drugs, including Allegra, Lipitor, Nexium, Valium and others, the attorney said. "At a time in which health care prices are spiraling out of control and San Francisco as a city is acting to expand access of quality care to those in need, we have an obligation to make sure the marketplace is working for all of us," Herrera said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
AstraZeneca gains on hope for Seroquel patent win May 20, 2008
Winning the case would secure revenues for AstraZeneca's second-biggest seller and underpin profits at a time when its top seller Nexium is seeing sales slow and new drugs are still several years from the market. Deutsche Bank analysts said AstraZeneca had a strong case and a positive outcome would significantly reduce uncertainty. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Analysts' picks: Ranbaxy, UBI, Moser Baer, Hindalco, Maruti Suzuki, RCom May 13, 2008
The stock is likely to remain firm with strong earnings visibility heading into CY09 and exclusivities on Imitrex, Flomax, Valtrex, Lipitor and Nexium. UNION BANK OF INDIA RESEARCH: MORGAN STANLEY RATING: OVERWEIGHT CMP:Rs 167. (India Times)
OUR VIEW: Empty lot at least costs less than a park May 8, 2008
gringa wrote on May 7, 2008 11:19 AM:" Ha, speaking of Snappy's (and grease), does anyone remember Nick's Pizza out on 130 back in the 60's? Before Pagliai, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Monicals, Jerrys, Papa Johns, Dominos, Chubbys, Big Tonys, Angies, there was just Nick's. Ah, those were the days. 4-o-clock club at Roc's, then finish the night off at Nick's. And for all the old Snappy's and Nick's fans, now there's Nexium. ". Charlie Watts wrote on May 7, 2008 4:31 PM:" It's good to see someone... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Acid Blockers Don't Affect Colon Cancer Risk May 8, 2008
Prilosec and Nexium are familiar examples. There has been some speculation that reducing stomach acid could allow bacterial overgrowth, leading to toxic bile formation, which might increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
FTSE seen opening higher May 7, 2008
ASTRAZENECA Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has sued AstraZeneca asking for a declaratory judgment on remaining Nexium patents, AstraZeneca said on Tuesday. Separately, the chief executive of AstraZeneca said on Tuesday sales trends for the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker's ulcer pill Nexium have been "consistent" since the company said rising competition from generics had hurt sales of that treatment. (International Herald Tribune)
Upstate medicinal costs rise to $5.5B May 6, 2008
The drugs and the amount spent are: Lipitor, to treat cholesterol, $241 million; Advair, to treat asthma/COPD, $116 million; Protonix, to treat heartburn/ulcers, $107 million; Prevacid, to treat heartburn/ulcers, $103 million; Plavix, to treat heart/stroke prevention, $96 million; Enbrel, to treat arthritis/psoriasis, $90 million; Nexium, to treat heartburn/ulcers, $85 million; Singulair, to treat asthma/allergies, $79 million; Fosamax, to treat osteoporosis, $77 million and Effexor XR, to treat... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Ranbaxy net up 7% to Rs 153 cr Apr 23, 2008
In a recent development, an out-of-court settlement with Astra Zeneca allowed the company to launch generic version of Nexium with 180-day exclusivity in the US market. The company has acquired 14. (Economic Times)
Mercks quarterly profit almost doubles Apr 22, 2008
22 billion before taxes, was a scheduled payment from a decades-long deal under which the London-based company promotes chronic heartburn drug Nexium and several other products in which Merck owns an interest. Excluding that and other one-time items, Whitehouse Station, N.J.-based Merck earned 89 cents per share in the latest quarter. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ranbaxy sees $1.5 bn gain from drug deal Apr 16, 2008
5 billion in revenue during 2008-2014 from an agreement reached with pharma major AstraZeneca over the world's second largest ulcer drug Nexium. The settlement, which Ranbaxy CEO and MD Malvinder M Singh termed as the "largest and most comprehensive globally", will allow the company to start exclusive sales of a generic version of ulcer drug Nexium in 2014 in US. Astra Zeneca's patent expires on May 27, 2014 ... Nexium is the second-biggest prescription medicine globally, with sales of $5. (Times of India)
European stocks make first gain in six days Apr 16, 2008
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European stocks mostly fall, London manages gain Apr 16, 2008
In London, AstraZeneca stormed to the top of the FTSE 100 index after the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical group agreed to a deal allowing top Indian generic drug firm Ranbaxy to produce its own version of heartburn treatment Nexium from 2014 ... Ranbaxy and AstraZeneca have been embroiled in legal action since 2005 over Ranbaxy's intention to market a generic version of Nexium. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Patent row settlement boosts UK giant Apr 16, 2008
2bn ulcer treatment Nexium will help safeguard sales until May 2014 ... The settlement will allow Ranbaxy to start sales of a generic version of Nexium in May 2014, five years before the final patent on Nexium is due to expire ... AstraZeneca has also agreed manufacturing and distribution deals with Ranbaxy relating to Nexium and two other US products. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Global drug sales grew 6.4% in 2007-IMS report Apr 16, 2008
6 billion, the heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors, such as AstraZeneca's Nexium, at $25. 6 billion, and diabetes treatments at $24. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Astra settles Nexium patent dispute with Ranbaxy Apr 15, 2008
LONDON: Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had settled US patent litigation against Ranbaxy Laboratories over its top-selling drug, ulcer pill Nexium. AstraZeneca said that under the deal Ranbaxy would be allowed to start selling a cheap, copycat version of Nexium on May 27, 2014. (India Times)
AstraZeneca says Ranbaxy can sell generic Nexium under licence from 2014 UPDATE Apr 15, 2008
(nyse: - - ) said it has signed a settlement agreement in its Nexium patent infringement litigation against Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. and its affiliates. The settlement agreement will allow Ranbaxy to start sales of a generic version of Nexium under a licence from AstraZeneca on May 27, 2014 ... AstraZeneca and Ranbaxy have separately entered into agreements under which Ranbaxy will formulate a portion of AstraZeneca's U.S. supply of Nexium from May 2010, including provisions for the manufacture... (Forbes -- Markets)
Big pharma aims to show the drugs still sell Apr 15, 2008
AstraZeneca Plc's (AZN.L) Nexium treatment for excess stomach acid -- the biggest single medicine from the European stable -- is suffering falling revenues due to pricing pressure from cheaper rivals, although it has seen off the imminent threat of generics to the product by settling with India's Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd (). Times are also tough at GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK.L), which is planning a new direct-to-consumer advertising campaign to try and regain market share for its troubled Avandia... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
AstraZeneca soars after settling dispute with Ranbaxy Apr 15, 2008
India's Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. had submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make a generic version of esomeprazole magnesium, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in heartburn medicine Nexium ... Under the new agreement, Ranbaxy will formulate a portion of AstraZeneca's U.S. supply of Nexium from May, 2010 ... Sales of Nexium were around $5. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
FTSE rises by midday Apr 15, 2008
AstraZeneca jumped nearly 9 percent, on course for its biggest one-day percentage gain since November 2002, after the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said it had settled U.S. patent litigation against India's Ranbaxy Laboratories over its top-selling drug, ulcer pill Nexium. By 11:23 a.m., the FTSE 100 was up 47. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
AstraZeneca sees study fuelling Crestor sales Apr 3, 2008
Crestor is a crucial product for AstraZeneca since sales of its top seller, ulcer pill Nexium, are slowing and both Nexium and its second-biggest drug Seroquel, for treating schizophrenia, face the threat of generic competition. PRESSURE TO PUBLISH. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Canadian Prescription Drug Sales Experience Slowest Growth in a Decade with 6.3 percent increase Mar 26, 2008
This helped fuel significant growth for the three most prescribed heartburn drugs Pantoloc, Pariet and Nexium, which experienced growth of 16. 3 percent, 19. (Canada Newswire)
Avoid sticker shock on prescription drugs Mar 17, 2008
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Seroquel trial set, Astra may seek early judgment Mar 15, 2008
Losing it to generics would be a major blow, although most analysts think the patents protecting Seroquel are stronger than those covering Nexium, AstraZeneca's top-selling heartburn and ulcer pill, which also faces a patent challenge. Nexium is the second biggest prescription medicine globally, with sales of 5. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
U.S. drug sales grew at slowest rate since 1961: IMS Mar 15, 2008
Acid reflux medicines known as proton pump inhibitors, including AstraZeneca's Nexium, ranked second with prescription sales of 14. 1 billion and 2. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Protect Inventors from Patent Pirates Mar 8, 2008
If your neighbor had invented Nexium, he'd need an army of lawyers to protect his patent because it would come under attack the minute he filed it ... If your neighbor had invented Nexium, he'd need an army of lawyers to protect his patent because it would come under attack the minute he filed it. (Townhall.com)
Mutual Funds &Personal Finance Mar 8, 2008
Nexium, an acid reflux treatment, is another example. Like Part C plans, Part D drug plans are offered by private health insurers that have been approved by Medicare. (Investors Business Daily)
Influenza Study Sheds Light on "Flu Season" Mar 3, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved esomeprazole magnesium, also known as Nexium for short treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children ages 1 to 11. Four studies reviewed by researchers at the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire-Durham concluded that children who were spanked as a form of discipline were more likely to. (eFluxMedia)
Nexium for Children Approved Mar 2, 2008
The FDA approved esomeprazole (Nexium) to help short term gastroesophagel reflux disease (GERD) in children between the ages of 1 and 11 ... The FDA approved Nexium on the basis of exploratory research demonstrating the drug s effectiveness and safety for use with children ... Previous studies showed improvement among the children who were administered Nexium. (MedHeadlines)
Mass. businesses added 900 jobs in January Feb 29, 2008
FDA approves Nexium use in children ages 1 to 11 The Food and Drug Administration has approved short-term use of drug Nexium for children ages 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease. The agency said it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules in doses of 10 to 20 milligrams for these youngsters. (Boston Globe)
Heartburn drug Nexium approved for children Feb 29, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved AstraZeneca's Nexium to treat chronic heartburn in children ... FDA previously approved Nexium in the U.S. to treat heartburn in adults and adolescents ... Nexium was the world's second-best selling drug in 2006, according to health care research firm IMS Health. (MSNBC -- Health)
Children Now Allowed To Take Nexium Feb 29, 2008
Kids Under 11 Can Now Take Nexium - Health News Story - KPRC Houston ... Kids Under 11 Can Now Take Nexium ... WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease. (Click2Houston, TX)
Merck Still Cashing In On AstraZeneca Deal Feb 29, 2008
The Whitehouse, N.J.-based drugmaker opted not to relinquish its rights to a slew of AstraZeneca (nyse: - - ) products that its sells for the British-based company in America, including hypertension drugs Atacand, Lexxel, and Plendil and gastrointestinal medication Entocort, as well as blockbuster heart-burn medications Nexium and Prilosec ... 3 million to end the contract on the first set of drugs including Toprol-XL. Merck will also give the British company an option of buying back the... (Forbes -- Markets)
