Talk:Proton pump inhibitor
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Classification of Proton Pump Inhibitor?
- PPIs are the class - there isn't really any need for classification. Techelf 07:01, 10 Nov 2004 (UTC)
In last week's JAMA there was some proof that PPIs increase the risk of pneumonia. Shall we put it in? JFW | T@lk 17:44, 10 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Thanks for pointing out the JAMA article, I've put a brief spiel in the main article which you can expand if you like. Techelf 07:52, 11 Nov 2004 (UTC)
[edit] Pneumonia
Uncontrolled or insufficiently controlled Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can cause Pulmonary aspiration which may lead to pneumonia. Interesting that the current favoured treatment for GERD is for associated with increased risk of community-aquired pneumonia.
[edit] Template
The above template is available; I think it should probably be used on this page? I didn't want to duplicate the information already there, but removing the present list would lose the brand name reference. -- Mithent 20:50, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
