Korean J Med.
2011 Jul;81(1):11-16.
The Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Nutrition, Metabolism, Infection and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Safe Perspective
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. otilia94@yuhs.ac
Abstract
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been widely used to treat patients with acid-related disorders because they are perceived to be safe and effective. However, they have the potential for side effects. Many studies have examined the side effects of long-term PPI exposure. We review the side effects of long-term PPIs, focusing on nutrition, metabolism, and infection.