Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix, and other "PPI" drugs are being overused

April 2011

See updated FDA information concerning the association of C. difficile and PPIs

You'll hear that Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix, and other "PPI" drugs are being overused.

These PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) work by reducing stomach acid. That's why these meds are so popular for indigestion and heartburn.

But they're also linked to a higher risk of pneumonia, fractures, low magnesium levels, and other problems.

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

Pharmacy Technician's Letter Canada includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
120+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Helpful, in-depth Technician Tutorials
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote

Table of Contents

Medication Errors more focus on ensuring the right patient gets the right med
Benzodiazepines avoid mix-ups with "benzodiazepines"
Hypertension new "ARB" blood pressure med, Edarbi (eh-DAR-bee, azilsartan)
UTIs Rxs for urinary tract infections (UTIs) are causing confusion
Med Administration Allegra (fexofenadine) is the latest med to make the Rx to OTC switch
Pregnancy the safety of meds in pregnancy
Oral Health how to handle antibiotic prescriptions written for use before dental work
PPIs Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix, and other "PPI" drugs are being overused
STIs changes in antibiotic and antiviral prescriptions used for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Medication Errors Technicians in all settings can learn medication safety lessons from how hospital techs handle code blues
Cough & Cold removal of about 500 unapproved Rx cough, cold, and allergy products
Supplements potassium iodide for radiation exposure
Dosage Forms whether oral disintegrating tablets (ODT) work any faster than regular tablets