Proton Pump Inhibitor

An Oklahoma Proton Pump Inhibitor lawyer is prepared to provide legal guidance

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is the term for a class of drugs that includes many popular heartburn medications, which are used to treat excessive stomach acid. They also have been used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Unfortunately, proton pump inhibitors do not function properly in all people. In some cases, people who use PPIs over a long period of time have experienced severe bone fractures.

With evidence suggesting a link between PPIs and hip, wrist and spine fractures, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking more caution among the health care community in prescribing these drugs. Future product labels will include warnings about the increased risk of fractures, according to the FDA.

Popular brand names of PPI medications include:

• Aciphex
• Prevacid
• Prilosec
• Protonix
• Vimovo
• Zegerid
• Nexium

Sales of PPIs are booming at roughly $13.9 billion annually in the United States. Hansen Dirani is not aware of any settlements as of yet.

Get in touch with a Tulsa lawyer today

Were you or a loved one injured by proton pump inhibitors? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact a personal injury attorney in Tulsa to learn about your rights. At Hansen Dirani & Associates, we can put experience and resources to work for you.