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Labels: Gastroesophageal Reflux

Optimizing PPIs for GERD

Optimizing PPIs for GERD

As a GI pharmacist, you play a key role in optimizing proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for …
Treating GERD in kids

Treating GERD in kids

As a pediatric pharmacist, you will hear more about treating GERD in children, now that …
Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists

Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists

5∝-reductase inhibitors EXAMPLES: Ranitidine, cimetidine. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Comp…
The link between asthma and GERD

The link between asthma and GERD

Is there a link between asthma and GERD ? Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is common amon…
Peptic ulcer, assessment and management

Peptic ulcer, assessment and management

Overview Peptic ulcer are defined as circumscribed lesion in the mucosal membrane of …
Stress ulcer prophylaxis

Stress ulcer prophylaxis

Introduction Stress ulcer is a superficial lesion of mucosal layer of the stomach af…
Prescribing medications in patients with liver cirrhosis

Prescribing medications in patients with liver cirrhosis

Overview The liver is responsible for the selective uptake, concentration, metabolism,…
Risk of dementia with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) in perspective

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

Dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux during pregnancy

Overview Dyspepsia is a term used to describe a number of symptoms associated with the…
Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Overview Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic, relapsing condit…

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