Maintenance treatment with proton-pump inhibitors: Are there any safety concerns?

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Maintenance treatment with proton-pump inhibitors: Are there any safety concerns?

20 November 2019

Vanessa Weenink

Wednesday 20 November 2019, 01:00 AM

Heartburn and regurgitation are typical symptoms of reflux that can respond to treatment with proton-pump inhibitors

GASTROENTEROLOGY

In this article, gastroenterologist Alan Fraser discusses whether long-term acid suppression with proton-pump inhibitors should be reconsidered in some patients

Key points , Proton-pump inhibitors are superior to H2 antagonists for the management of reflux, but H2 antagonists can be used as a “step-down” treatment. PPIs

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How to Treat

Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment

Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12:45 AM