GERD and PUD Flashcards
PPIs that are always once daily dosing
esomeprazole
dexlansoprazole
PPI dose timing
take 30-60 minutes before meals on an empty stomach
how long do you need to take PPIs to see a benefit
1-4 days
PPIs and osteoporosis
ok to do unless patient has more risk factors for hip fracture
PPIs and community-acquired pneumonia
increased risk of acquiring for acute use, but no elevated risk in long-term users
PPIs and C.diff
PPIs are risk factor and should be used with care in patients at risk
PPIs and clopidogrel
no changes needed as there is not increased risk of CV event
PPI side effects
well tolerated
sometimes diarrhea or headache
PPI differences in efficacy
no major difference
typical PPI course
8 weeks
if GERD symptoms still present after typical course
maintenance PPI at the minimal effective dose
H2RA adverse effects
well tolerated
diarrhea or constipation
which GERD drugs need to decrease dose in renal impairment
H2RAs
why don’t we use cimetidine much
drug interactions
H2RAs place in therapy
- less effective that PPIs
- can be used for maintenance if no erosive disease
- can be used for bedtime relief
calcium carbonate side effect
constipation
sodium bicarbonate side effect
burps