PPI Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Key issues of PPI
A
Increased risk of fractures
Increased risk of CDIFF
Mask gastric cancer
2
Q
Electrolytes PPI disturb
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Hypomagnesaemia
Hyponatraemia
3
Q
MHRA PPI
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Very infrequent cases of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematous have been reported. drug induced can occur weeks, months and even years after exposure
4
Q
PPI counselling
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Take 30-60 mins before food
Do not take any indigestion remedies 2 hours before or after
5
Q
Omeprazole x MTX
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Reduces clearance of MTX
6
Q
Omeprazole x phenytoin
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Enhance effects (monitor)
7
Q
Omeprazole x warfarin
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May increase INR (monitor if PPI is started/stopped)
8
Q
What dose is PPI for h.pylori
A
BD
9
Q
PPI cautions
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Patients at risk of osteoporosis
Vitamin b12 deficiency
