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Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. - 3/28/2007


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We have a 2 month baby that has been on both Zantac and Prevacid for gastro problems.  What is this doing to calcium levels? Other minerals?

Answer
Dear Richard,

I understand your concerns. It is hard to see your newborn baby having to take medication that many adults use.

The good news: Your baby should not have any long-term side effects from either medications. Both have been used in infants for a long time and, with proper dosing, should not cause any problems with calcium or other minerals.

Most babies outgrow GERD by the time they turn one-year-old( I know that seems like forever right now!) and do not suffer any long term complications from it.

I wish you and your family lots of health and happiness!

Best,

Dr.Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
www.themedicinemom.com

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Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.

Expertise

I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid in that population, and disease management issues.

Experience

I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.

Publications
Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)

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