Med. praxi. 2014;11(2):78-81
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have an excelent safety profile. Long-term use is becoming increasingly common at variety of patients. This
paper is a brief review of current evidence and view on this important drug group, focusing on potential adverse effects of long-term PPI
use that have generated some concern: Vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency, hypomagnesemia, bone fractures and enteric infections.
Clinical relevant drug-drug interactions of PPI are also mentioned.
Published: March 15, 2014 Show citation