Proton pump inhibitors (PPI): may be not as harmless as believed

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most widely prescribed medications worldwide and their use is increasing. Their efficiency has been proven and the short term tolerance is good with few reversible side effects. However concerns about possible long term side effects continue to arise. This...

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Published inRevue médicale suisse Vol. 11; no. 485; pp. 1665 - 1671
Main Author Reinberg, O
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Switzerland 09.09.2015
Subjects
Anti-Ulcer Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Ulcer Agents - adverse effects
Drug Interactions
Evidence-Based Medicine
Fractures, Bone - chemically induced
Gastroenteritis - chemically induced
Gastroesophageal Reflux - drug therapy
Humans
Myocardial Infarction - chemically induced
Nephritis, Interstitial - chemically induced
Precancerous Conditions - chemically induced
Proton Pump Inhibitors - administration & dosage
Proton Pump Inhibitors - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most widely prescribed medications worldwide and their use is increasing. Their efficiency has been proven and the short term tolerance is good with few reversible side effects. However concerns about possible long term side effects continue to arise. This article reviews proven and potential side effects associated with PPI especially on the long term use.
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ISSN:1660-9379