PPI Flashcards

1
Q

What are indications?

A

Prevention and treatment of peptic ulcers

GORD

H.Pylori

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2
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What are important side effects?

A

GI upset, headaches

increased risk of infection- c.diff

hypomagnesaemia- can lead to neuromuscular symptoms

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3
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what are cautions and important warnings?

A

may mask H.pylori and oesophageal cancer
increased risk of osteoporosis

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4
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What can they increase the risk of?

A

A false negative H.pylori test
so should be withheld for at least 2 weeks before testing.

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