Proton pump inhibitors in rheumatic diseases: clinical practice, drug interactions, bone fractures and risk of infections

Patients affected by acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or by chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases (i.e. systemic sclerosis), often need antiaggregant therapy (ASA or Clopidogrel). The concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is suggested to reduce the risk of haemo...

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Main Authors: E. Gremese, A. Zoli, A. Laria, G.F. Ferraccioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/504