Do all ICU patients need Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis?
Introduction Patients who are admitted to ICU may suffer from Stress Ulceration, …
Which patients on aspirin should get PPI
As a pharmacist, you will be asked, which patients on low-dose aspirin should also get a…
HYPOmagnesemia associated with PPI therapy
As a clinical pharmacist, you will hear about proton pump inhibitor-induced hypomagnesemi…
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…
Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists
5∝-reductase inhibitors EXAMPLES: Ranitidine, cimetidine. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Comp…
Stress ulcer prophylaxis
Introduction Stress ulcer is a superficial lesion of mucosal layer of the stomach af…
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 …
Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Overview Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic, relapsing condit…
Approach to gastritis
Introduction Gastritis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. The…