scholarly journals What Is the Optimal Follow-up Time to Ascertain the Safety of Proton Pump Inhibitors?

2020 ◽  
Vol 158 (4) ◽  
pp. 1175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Losurdo ◽  
Alfredo Di Leo ◽  
Gioacchino Leandro
PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e3455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Mares-García ◽  
Antonio Palazón-Bru ◽  
David Manuel Folgado-de la Rosa ◽  
Avelino Pereira-Expósito ◽  
Álvaro Martínez-Martín ◽  
...  

Background Other studies have assessed nonadherence to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), but none has developed a screening test for its detection. Objectives To construct and internally validate a predictive model for nonadherence to PPIs. Methods This prospective observational study with a one-month follow-up was carried out in 2013 in Spain, and included 302 patients with a prescription for PPIs. The primary variable was nonadherence to PPIs (pill count). Secondary variables were gender, age, antidepressants, type of PPI, non-guideline-recommended prescription (NGRP) of PPIs, and total number of drugs. With the secondary variables, a binary logistic regression model to predict nonadherence was constructed and adapted to a points system. The ROC curve, with its area (AUC), was calculated and the optimal cut-off point was established. The points system was internally validated through 1,000 bootstrap samples and implemented in a mobile application (Android). Results The points system had three prognostic variables: total number of drugs, NGRP of PPIs, and antidepressants. The AUC was 0.87 (95% CI [0.83–0.91], p < 0.001). The test yielded a sensitivity of 0.80 (95% CI [0.70–0.87]) and a specificity of 0.82 (95% CI [0.76–0.87]). The three parameters were very similar in the bootstrap validation. Conclusions A points system to predict nonadherence to PPIs has been constructed, internally validated and implemented in a mobile application. Provided similar results are obtained in external validation studies, we will have a screening tool to detect nonadherence to PPIs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (28) ◽  
pp. 2538-2543
Author(s):  
Binu Raju George ◽  
Ajayan P.V ◽  
Saify Samad

BACKGROUND Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is found to be a common disease encountered in Otolaryngology practice. LPR presents clinically with symptoms of laryngeal irritation, frequent throat clearing, cough, and hoarseness of voice. The main diagnostic methods currently used are Fiber-optic laryngoscopy and in some centers pH monitoring. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used and found to be cost-effective and useful for the treatment of LPR. The main objective of this study was to study the effectiveness of PPIs in alleviating the symptoms assessed using Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) score and Reflux Finding Scores (RFS). METHODS A prospective study was carried out on 100 patients attending the ENT OPD of Government Medical College and Hospital, Thrissur, Kerala. Patients were evaluated for improvement in symptoms of Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease following use of proton pump inhibitors, using Reflux symptom index and Reflux finding scores using 70 degree / flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy. Patients with clinical findings of LPRD with RSI score > 13 and RFS score > 7 were given a standard treatment protocol followed in our ENT department using Tab. Pantoprazole 40 mg twice daily before food and the treatment response was assessed by proper follow up at 6 weeks and 12 weeks. On each follow up visit, improvement in RSI and RFS scores with Proton pump inhibitor therapy was assessed. Data collected was then tabulated and analysed. RESULTS The study was conducted in 100 patients, 59 % of whom were females and 41 % males. Mean RSI score changed from 18.9 at the beginning to 14.5 at 6 weeks of treatment and 9.0 at 12 weeks of treatment with Proton pump inhibitor. Mean RFS score changed from 10.7 at the beginning to 8.7 at 6 weeks of treatment and to 5.9 at 12 weeks of treatment. Comparison of mean Reflux Symptom Index and mean Reflux Finding Scores before and after treatment revealed improvement and the result was statistically significant (p value < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The use of RSI and RFS scores in the assessment of PPIs at fixed intervals is cost effective and avoids time consuming and cost intensive examinations. These scores also help in early diagnosis and long term follow up of LPR patient. Fixed time interval PPI treatment significantly improved RSI and RFS scores in LPR patients. The mean RSI score changed from 18.9 at the beginning of treatment to 14.5 at 6 weeks after treatment (p value < 0.001) and 9.0 after 12 weeks of treatment; (p value < 0.001) The mean RFS score changed from 10.7 at the beginning of treatment to 8.7 at 6 weeks after treatment (p value < 0.001) and 5.9 after 12 weeks of treatment; (p value < 0.001). KEYWORDS Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Reflux Symptom Index, Reflux Finding Score


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Pramita G.D. Poerwantoro ◽  
Yuni Astria

Abstrak Penyakit refluks gastroesofageal berat (PRGE)adalah gerakan retrograd isi lambung ke kerongkongan. Pada prematuritas, kelemahan peristaltik esofagus terjadi akibat kurangnya relaksasi reseptif bersihan material refluks ke esofagus. Penyakit ini menyebabkan penurunan kualitas hidup dan komplikasi. Laporan ini bertujuan menggambarkan kasus PRGE parah pada anak marasmik dengan kelahiran prematur. Kasus berasal dari seorang anak perempuan berusia tiga tahun dirawat di Rumah Sakit Umum Cipto Mangunkusumo karena menderita muntah terus-menerus setiap kali setelah menyusu. Pasien lahir prematur pada usia kehamilan 31 minggu dengan berat lahir 900 gram, mengalami malnutrisi berat dan keterlambatan perkembangan. Pasien menjalani prosedur endoskopi, pemeriksaan histopatologi dan didapatkan esofagitis berat, gastritis erosif, striktur pilorik, dan refluks laringofaringeal (LPR).Pasien diberikan proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), menjalani dilatasi pilorik satu kali dan pemasangan nasogastricjejunal feeding tube (NJFT), serta susu formula khusus medium chain tryglyceride (MCT) enam kali sehari. Dalam 18 bulan masa tindak lanjut, pasien menunjukkan peningkatan skor Z berat-berdasarkan-panjang badan, panjang berdasarkan usia dan lingkar kepala berdasarkan usia.Dalam menangani bayi prematur, harus mempertimbangkan PRGE sebagai salah satu etiologi pertumbuhan yang terganggu. Prosedur endoskopi dan pemasangan NJFT untuk terapi nutrisi jangka panjang mengurangi komplikasi dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup.Follow up intensif diperlukan agar mencapai pertumbuhan dan perkembangan optimal.   Kata kunci: anak, komplikasi, GERD, lahir prematur, proton pump inhibitors Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Malnourished Children with History of Prematurity Abstract Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an involuntary retrograde propulsion of gastric contents to esophagus. In prematurity, esophagus peristaltic weakness due to lack of receptive relaxation contribute to inadequate cleaning of material reflux to esophagus which become GERD predisposition. Furthermore, GERD can cause a decline of quality of life and various complications. This report aimed to describe severe GERD case in a marasmic child with premature birth. A 36-month-old girl was hospitalized at dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital because of persistent vomitus after every milk feeding. She was prematurely born at 31 weeks of gestation with birthweight of 900 grams, and become severely malnourished with developmental delayed. She then underwent gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure and histopathology examination that revealed a severe esophagitis, erosive gastritis, pyloric stricture, and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).She was treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and underwent one-time pyloric dilatation with nasogastricjejunal feeding tube (NJFT) insertion and continued with medium chain triglycerides formula six times a day. At 18-month follow-up, weight-for-length Z score, length-for-age and head circumference Z score are increased.In dealing with premature baby, we should consider GERD as one of growth faltering etiologies. Endoscopy procedure followed by NJFT insertion for long-term nutrition therapy in severe GERD are the cornerstones to reduce complications and to improve quality of life. Moreover, close follow up for optimal growth and development should be done in such case. Keywords: children, complications, GERD, premature birth, proton pump inhibitors


Gut ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. gutjnl-2021-325096
Author(s):  
Devin Abrahami ◽  
Emily Gibson McDonald ◽  
Mireille E Schnitzer ◽  
Alan N Barkun ◽  
Samy Suissa ◽  
...  

ObjectiveTo determine whether proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, compared with histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs).DesignThe United Kingdom Clinical Practice Research Datalink was used to identify initiators of PPIs and H2RA from 1990 to 2018, with follow-up until 2019. Cox proportional hazards models were fit to estimate marginal HRs and 95% CIs of colorectal cancer. The models were weighted using standardised mortality ratio weights using calendar time-specific propensity scores. Prespecified secondary analyses assessed associations with cumulative duration, cumulative dose and time since treatment initiation. The number needed to harm was calculated at five and 10 years of follow-up.ResultsThe cohort included 1 293 749 and 292 387 initiators of PPIs and H2RAs, respectively, followed for a median duration of 4.9 years. While the use of PPIs was not associated with an overall increased risk of colorectal cancer (HR: 1.02, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.14), HRs increased with cumulative duration of PPI use (<2 years, HR: 0.93, 95% CI 0.83 to 1.04; 2–4 years, HR: 1.45, 95% CI 1.28 to 1.60; ≥4 years, HR: 1.60, 95% CI 1.42 to 1.80). Similar patterns were observed with cumulative dose and time since treatment initiation. The number needed to harm was 5343 and 792 for five and 10 years of follow-up, respectively.ConclusionWhile any use of PPIs was not associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer compared with H2RAs, prolonged use may be associated with a modest increased risk of this malignancy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Illce B LÁZARO-PACHECO ◽  
Alfredo I SERVÍN-CAAMAÑO ◽  
José L PÉREZ-HERNÁNDEZ ◽  
Gabriela ROJAS-LOUREIRO ◽  
Luis SERVÍN-ABAD ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Acid suppression has been associated with adverse events; such as, enteric infections. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are frequently prescribed in patients with cirrhosis, but is unclear if PPI are associated with the development of bacterial infections in these patients. OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of PPI intake on the development of bacterial, viral and fungal infections in patients with cirrhosis. METHODS: An observational, retrospective, historic cohort study. The exposed cohort included patients with cirrhosis with chronic use of PPI. The non-exposed cohort had not been using PPI. The follow-up period was 3 years, searching in the medical records for any events of bacterial infection confirmed by bacteriological culture. RESULTS: One hundred and thirteen patients met the selection criteria, 44 (39%) had chronic use of PPI; of them, 28 (63.6%) patients had not a clear clinical indication to justify the prescription of PPI. Twenty four (21.2%) patients developed bacterial infections during the follow-up period. In the univariate analysis, decompensated cirrhosis (Child B/C), presence of ascites, history of variceal bleeding, and chronic consumption of PPI were risk factors related to the development of infections. But, in the adjusted multivariate analysis only the chronic use of PPI was associated with development of infections (RR=3.6; 95% CI=1.1-12.3; P=0.04). CONCLUSION: There is an over-prescription of PPI without a justified clinical indication. The long-term consumption of PPI in patients with cirrhosis is associated with the development of bacterial infections; therefore these drugs must be carefully prescribed in this specific population.


Gut ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. gutjnl-2020-322557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinqiu Yuan ◽  
Qiangsheng He ◽  
Long H Nguyen ◽  
Martin C S Wong ◽  
Junjie Huang ◽  
...  

ObjectiveThe association between the regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the risk of type 2 diabetes remains unclear, although a recent randomised controlled trial showed a trend towards increased risk. This study was undertaken to evaluate the regular use of PPIs and risk of type 2 diabetes.MethodThis is a prospective analysis of 204 689 participants free of diabetes in the Nurses' Health Study (NHS), NHS II and Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS). Type 2 diabetes was confirmed using American Diabetes Association (ADA) diagnostic criteria. We evaluated hazard ratios (HRs) adjusting for demographic factors, lifestyle habits, the presence of comorbidities, use of other medications and clinical indications.ResultsWe documented 10 105 incident cases of diabetes over 2 127 471 person-years of follow-up. Regular PPI users had a 24% higher risk of diabetes than non-users (HR 1.24, 95% CI 1.17 to 1.31). The risk of diabetes increased with duration of PPI use. Fully adjusted HRs were 1.05 (95% CI 0.93 to 1.19) for participants who used PPIs for >0–2 years and 1.26 (95% CI 1.18 to 1.35) for participants who used PPIs for >2 years compared with non-users.ConclusionsRegular use of PPIs was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and the risk increased with longer duration of use. Physicians should therefore exercise caution when prescribing PPIs, particularly for long-term use.


2020 ◽  
Vol 129 (8) ◽  
pp. 781-787
Author(s):  
Minsuk Chae ◽  
Dong Hyuk Jang ◽  
Ho Chan Kim ◽  
Minsu Kwon

Objectives: To identify whether combination therapy with mucolytics and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) leads to faster and more effective symptomatic relief in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Methods: Patients diagnosed as LPR with a reflux symptom index (RSI) ≥ 13 and a reflux finding score (RFS) ≥ 7 were enrolled in this prospective study. Patients were randomly allocated to control (PPI only) or experimental (PPI + mucolytics) groups and changes in RSI and RFS values were assessed at 1- and 3-month follow-up. Results: One hundred sixteen patients were randomly allocated into either the control group ( n = 59) or the experimental group ( n = 57). The RSI and RFS scores significantly decreased in both groups (all P < .001) after 1 month of treatment; however, there was no significant difference in RSI change between groups ( P = .223). After 3 months of treatment, there remained no significant difference in RSI change between groups ( P = .592). Conclusions: Combination therapy with mucolytics and PPI compared to PPI alone did not lead to faster or more effective symptomatic relief in LPR patients.


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