PPIs
Which patients on aspirin should get PPI
As a pharmacist, you will be asked, which patients on low-dose aspirin should also get a proton pump inhibitor . New recommendations will clarify which patients on low-dose aspirin should also get a proton pump inhibitor . Daily low-dose aspirin at least DOUBLES GI risk. There's one additional serious GI ulcer or bleed for every 200 patient…
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Stress Ulcer
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 inhibitors (PPIs) or H2-blockers for stress ulcer prophylaxis. We know that stress ulcer prophylaxis isn't indicated for floor patients. But many ICU patients don't need it either... Mounting evidence suggests it doesn't decrease mortality or clinically significan…
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Stress Ulcer
Quick guide of dyspepsia
Overview ㅡ Dyspepsia is a predominant epigastric pain. It may be associated with epigastric fullness, nausea, heartburn, or vomiting. Endoscopy is warranted in all patients aged 60 years or older and selected younger patients with "alarm" features. In all other patients, testing for Helicobacter pylori is recommended; if positive, empiric treatment …
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