scholarly journals Faculty Opinions recommendation of Proton-Pump Inhibitor Use and the Risk of Community-Associated Clostridium difficile Infection.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Alex
Keyword(s):  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibitor ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Clostridium Difficile Infection

Trends in Oral Antibiotic, Proton Pump Inhibitor, and Histamine 2 Receptor Blocker Prescription Patterns for Children Compared With Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 712-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard S. Faden ◽  
Chan-Xing Ma
Keyword(s):  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibitor ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Clostridium Difficile Infection ◽  
Antibiotic Prescription ◽  
Receptor Blocker ◽  
Oral Antibiotic ◽  
Oral Antibiotics ◽  
Prescription Patterns ◽  
Prescription Rates

The use of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitor (PPI), and histamine 2 receptor blocker (H2B) was compared between children and adults in the community from 2005 through 2011. Antibiotic prescription rates remained stable for children, but increased significantly for adults, P = .03. PPI prescription rates increased for children, P = .02 and for adults, P = .009. H2B prescription rates increased for children, P = .03, but not for adults. Antibiotic prescription rates were significantly higher in children than adults in all 7 years, P < .0001. In contrast, PPI prescription rates were significantly higher in adults than children in all 7 years, P < .0001. H2B prescription rates were significantly higher in adults than children 1 to 18 years old P < .0001; however, H2B prescription rates were highest in children <1 year old, P = .0001. The high use of oral antibiotics, PPI, and H2B among outpatients may be a contributing factor to the rise of Clostridium difficile infection in the community.

scholarly journals Proton Pump Inhibitor use in Hospitalized Patients: Is Overutilization Becoming a Problem?

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. CGast.S9588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Durand ◽  
Kristine C. Willett ◽  
Alicia R. Desilets
Keyword(s):  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibitor ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibitors ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Clostridium Difficile Infection ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Appropriate Therapy

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most common classes of medications prescribed. Though they were previously thought of as safe, recent literature has shown risks associated with their use including increased risk for Clostridium difficile infection, pneumonia, and fractures. Due to these risks, it is important to determine if PPIs are being used appropriately. This review evaluates seven studies in hospitalized patients. Additionally, this review evaluates literature pertaining to recently discovered adverse reactions; all studies found PPIs are being overutilized. Findings highlight the importance of evaluating appropriate therapy with these agents and recommending discontinuation if a proper indication does not exist.

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