Open AccessConsequences of Hypoacidity Induced by Proton Pump Inhibitors – a Practical Approach
Author(s) -
Jitka Rychlíčková
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
klinická onkologie
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.204
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1802-5307
pISSN - 0862-495X
DOI - 10.14735/amko2018409
Subject(s) - adverse effect , medicine , drug , lansoprazole , proton pump inhibitor , pharmacology , regimen , intensive care medicine , mechanism (biology) , omeprazole , philosophy , epistemology
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are often a part of drug regimens for many patients, including cancer patients. These drugs are very effective suppressors of gastric acid secretion; a significant increase in the gastric pH is seen with chronic use. This affects absorption of drugs, vitamins, and minerals.