PPI Flashcards
1
Q
What are indications?
A
Prevention and treatment of peptic ulcers
GORD
H.Pylori
2
Q
What are important side effects?
A
GI upset, headaches
increased risk of infection- c.diff
hypomagnesaemia- can lead to neuromuscular symptoms
3
Q
what are cautions and important warnings?
A
may mask H.pylori and oesophageal cancer
increased risk of osteoporosis
4
Q
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.