HYPOmagnesemia associated with PPI therapy
As a clinical pharmacist, you will hear about proton pump inhibitor-induced hypomagnesemi…
Optimizing PPIs for GERD
As a GI pharmacist, you play a key role in optimizing proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for …
Minimize unsuitable use of PPIs for stress ulcers
As a critical care pharmacist, you will be asked to re-evaluate the use of proton pump in…
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Proton pump inhibitors... EXAMPLES: Omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, pantopra…
When short- or long-term use of PPIs is appropriate
As a pharmacist, you should give more focus on reining in inappropriate use of p…
Quick guide of dyspepsia
Overview ã…¡ Dyspepsia is a predominant epigastric pain. It may be associated with epigast…
Appropriate drug regimens for Helicobacter pylori eradication
Clarithromycin and tetracycline shortages will bring up more questions about appropriate …
Risk of dementia with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in perspective
Concerns about long-term PPI use Bad press about dementia and other side effects will…
Dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux during pregnancy
Overview Dyspepsia is a term used to describe a number of symptoms associated with the…
Approach to gastritis
Introduction Gastritis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. The…
Pharmacology of histamine 2 (H2) antagonists
Therapeutic actions H2 antagonists or H2-blocker inhibit the action of histamine at t…
Pharmacotherapy of oral proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Overview Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) effectively block gastric acid secretion by ir…