Monthly Archives: February 2008

FDA Approves Nexium For Use In Children Ages 1-11 Years

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The agency approved Nexium in two forms, a delayed-release capsule and liquid form. Nexium is approved in 10 milligrams (mg) or 20 mg daily for children 1-11 years old compared to 20 mg or 40 mg recommended for pediatric patients 12 to 17 years of age.

FDA approves Nexium for gastroesophageal reflux disease in children (News-Medical-Net)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

FDA OKs Kid Use of Acid-Reflux Drug (Time Magazine)

Related Content on the Web: (The San Francisco Examiner)

Article Examiner This is the most recent article version. WASHINGTON ( Map , News ) – The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease.

Nexium Approved for Kids (InteliHealth)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease. FDA said Thursday it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules of Nexium in doses of 10 milligrams or 20 milligrams for these youngsters.

Kids Under 11 Can Now Take Nexium (NBC 5 Chicago)

Children under age 12 with acid reflux get FDA approval to take a drug originally meant for adults.

Children Now Allowed To Take Nexium (KMGH 7 Denver)

The FDA approves the use of an acid reflux drug in children.

Kids Under 11 Can Now Take Nexium (Local 6 Orlando)

Children under age 12 with acid reflux get FDA approval to take a drug originally meant for adults.

FDA approves Nexium for kids with acid reflux (CNN.com)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease.

FDA approves Nexium for kids (Philly.com)

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration approved use of the drug Nexium today in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease.

FDA approves the use of the drug Nexium in children age 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease. FDA said Thursday it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules of Nexium in doses of 10 milligrams or 20 milligrams for these youngsters.

FDA OKs Nexium in children age 1 to 11 (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease. FDA said Thursday it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules of Nexium in doses of 10 milligrams or 20 milligrams for these youngsters. It is already approved in doses of 20 milligrams or 40 milligrams for those aged 12 to 17. Nexium, manufactured by AstraZeneca of …

Showing strength (Northwest Herald)

Crystal Lake resident Peg Altenburg is sure that she was saved from having a heart attack.

Vocal cord dysfunction often misdiagnosed (The State)

QUESTION: My active 10 year-old boy was recently diagnosed with “vocal cord dysfunction.” He’s been seen by his pediatrician, a respiratory specialist, an ENT specialist and a speech pathologist. He has intense pain and difficulty breathing (like an asthmatic) with each 30- to 70-minute episode. It happens any time he exerts himself. Supposedly, the speech pathologist can help with breathing …

Headache common in people with GI trouble (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The prevalence of headache is higher in people with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, acid reflux, diarrhea, and constipation, than in people who don’t have these bothersome symptoms, new research indicates.

Canadian study OKs Losec and Nexium (UPI)

Health Canada has completed a review of safety information for Losec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) and found no increased cardiovascular risks.

Health Canada clears AstraZeneca stomach drugs (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Health Canada lifted its warning on Wednesday on two AstraZeneca drugs used to treat acid-related stomach disorders after it determined there was no obvious link between the treatments and heart attacks and cardiac deaths.

Review of Nexium, Losec complete, says Health Canada (CBC)

Health Canada’s review of Losec and Nexium – two prescription drugs that are used to treat acid-related stomach disorders – has shown mixed results, it was revealed Wednesday.

EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces Results Of EsophyX(TM) Multi-Center GERD Study (Medical News Today)

EndoGastric Solutions, the world leader in natural orifice surgery products and procedures, announces outstanding results at the completion of 1-year follow-up on GERD patients in the phase 2 multi-center study of the first generation transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF 1) procedure and first-generation EsophyX device.

EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces Results Of EsophyX(TM) Multi-Center GERD Study

EndoGastric Solutions, the world leader in natural orifice surgery products and procedures, announces outstanding results at the completion of 1-year follow-up on GERD patients in the phase 2 multi-center study of the first generation transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF 1) procedure and first-generation EsophyX device.