gastric acid-suppressing drugs increasing the risk of pneumonia

December 2004

There's new concern about gastric acid-suppressing drugs increasing the risk of pneumonia.

This has been a concern with mechanically ventilated patients because of their increased risk of aspiration.

Now there's some evidence that acid-suppressing drugs can increase the risk of pneumonia in patients who AREN'T hospitalized.

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Table of Contents

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Diabetes & Endocrinology Sensipar (cinacalcet), a new drug for dialysis patients
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Dermatology The first biologic treatment for psoriasis, Amevive (Am-uh-veev), is now approved and on the market
Respiratory & Allergy patients aren't aware when their metered-dose inhalers are empty
NATURAL alternatives to Vioxx
Gastroenterology gastric acid-suppressing drugs increasing the risk of pneumonia
Ophthalmology Zymar, another new quinolone ophthalmic antibiotic
Cardiology whether ACE inhibitors are beneficial for patients with STABLE coronary artery disease
Natural Health Products Libracol with HEP 30
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whether atenolol should be used for hypertension
Practice End of year is a good time to reflect on trustworthy drug information that is relevant to practice.