• JAAPA · Dec 2015

    What are the precautions with proton pump inhibitor use for reflux disease?

    • Cortney M Mospan.
    • Cortney M. Mospan is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at East Tennessee State University's Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tenn. She also serves as a clinical pharmacist with the university's charitable pharmacy. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
    • JAAPA. 2015 Dec 1; 28 (12): 23-6.

    AbstractGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects 10% to 20% of the western world's population. Current treatment guidelines recommend proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as first-line therapy. Although PPIs cause mild adverse reactions, they pose risks, particularly for older adults with comorbidities.

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