1
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What are indications?
A
Prevention and treatment of peptic ulcers
GORD
H.Pylori
2
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What are important side effects?
A
GI upset, headaches
increased risk of infection- c.diff
hypomagnesaemia- can lead to neuromuscular symptoms
3
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what are cautions and important warnings?
A
may mask H.pylori and oesophageal cancer
increased risk of osteoporosis
4
Q
What can they increase the risk of?
A
A false negative H.pylori test
so should be withheld for at least 2 weeks before testing.
Gastrointestinal system
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