[Optimal use of proton pump inhibitors in primary care].
Acid peptic diseases such as peptic ulcer and gastrointestinal reflux disease have a high prevalence; they can have an important impact on the patient's quality of life and generate a considerable health care cost. Proton pump inhibitors are the most potent pharmacological inhibitors of gastric acid secretion currently available and are the mainstay medical therapy for acid peptic diseases. This review provides primary care clinicians with best practice guidelines for optimal use of these drugs.
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D000465:Algorithms; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D011320:Primary Health Care; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors