Do all ICU patients need Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis?
Introduction Patients who are admitted to ICU may suffer from Stress Ulceration, …
Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists
5∝-reductase inhibitors EXAMPLES: Ranitidine, cimetidine. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Comp…
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…
Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Overview Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic, relapsing condit…
Pharmacology of histamine 2 (H2) antagonists
Therapeutic actions H2 antagonists or H2-blocker inhibit the action of histamine at t…