more reasons to limit the use of PPIs

April 2011

See updated FDA information concerning the association of C. difficile and PPIs

You'll see more reasons to limit the use of PPIs.

PPIs (omeprazole, etc) are already associated with a higher risk of pneumonia...Clostridium difficile diarrhea...and fractures. They might also decrease the ability of bisphosphonates to prevent fractures.

Now new Rx labeling will warn that long-term use of PPIs may cause hypomagnesemia...possibly by decreasing magnesium absorption.

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PPIs more reasons to limit the use of PPIs
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Vaccines second dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra, Menveo)
Women's Health questions about drug safety in pregnancy
Respiratory & Allergy whether patients on stimulants for ADHD can take cough, cold, and allergy meds containing decongestants
Benzodiazepines how to use benzodiazepines appropriately
Anticoagulants how long to continue warfarin after a venous thromboembolism (VTE)
STIs new drug options and doses for treating sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in CDC's new guidelines
Oral Health which patients should get antibiotics before dental work
Heart Disease whether more women should get a statin to prevent cardiovascular disease

more reasons to limit the use of PPIs

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