MedicalCRITERIA.com

Unifying Concepts

Approved Indications for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

First introduced in 1989, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most widely utilized medications worldwide, both in the ambulatory and inpatient clinical settings. The PPIs are currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of a variety of gastrointestinal disorders including symptomatic peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nonulcer dyspepsia as well as for prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients receiving antiplatelet therapy.

Food and Drug Administration Approved Indications for Proton Pump Inhibitors

Food and Drug Administration Approved Indications for Proton Pump Inhibitors
Food and Drug Administration Approved Indications for Proton Pump Inhibitors

NASID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; GI, gastrointestinal; IV, intravenous; NG, nasogastric.

 

 

References:

  1. Strand DS, Kim D, Peura DA. 25 Years of Proton Pump Inhibitors: A Comprehensive Review. Gut Liver. 2017 Jan 15;11(1):27-37. [Medline]
  2. Nehra AK, Alexander JA, Loftus CG, Nehra V. Proton Pump Inhibitors: Review of Emerging Concerns. Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Feb;93(2):240-246. [Medline]

 

Created Nov 15, 2018.

  • Language:

  • Users Online

  • Medical Disclaimer

    El contenido de este sitio web son solo para fines informativos y no reemplazan la consulta con un profesional médico.
  • Recent Posts

  • Categories

  • Copyright by MedicalCriteria.com