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Drug class review on proton pump inhibitors final report

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) decrease gastric acid and gastric secretory volume. PPIs are used to treat peptic ulcers (duodenal and gastric), symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and drug-induced ulcers (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs {NSAIDs}). The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McDonagh, Marian S.
Corporate Authors: Drug Effectiveness Review Project, Oregon Health & Science University Evidence-based Practice Center
Other Authors: Carson, Susan, Helfand, Mark
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Portland, Or. Oregon Health & Science University, Evidence-Based Practice Center 2006, c2006
Series:Drug class reviews
Subjects:
Proton Pump Inhibitors / Therapeutic Use
Drug Evaluation
United States
Helicobacter Infections / Drug Therapy
Treatment Outcome
Peptic Ulcer / Drug Therapy
Gastroesophageal Reflux / Drug Therapy
Anti-ulcer Agents / Therapeutic Use
Online Access:
Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) decrease gastric acid and gastric secretory volume. PPIs are used to treat peptic ulcers (duodenal and gastric), symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and drug-induced ulcers (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs {NSAIDs}). The purpose of this review is to compare the benefits and harms of different PPIs
Item Description:"July 2006."
Physical Description:1 PDF file (96 p.) ill

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