Proton Pump Inhibitor use in Hospitalized Patients: Is Overutilization Becoming a Problem?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most common classes of medications prescribed. Though they were previously thought of as safe, recent literature has shown risks associated with their use including increased risk for Clostridium difficile infection, pneumonia, and fractures. Due to these...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CGast.S9588 |