Risks of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Patients with Cirrhosis: Please Peruse the Indications

En Xian Sarah Low, Yen Po Wang, Ching Liang Lu*

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Abstract

The use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in cirrhotic patients can be associated with increased risks of long-term mortality, decompensation, hepatic encephalopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and infection, but not with short-term mortality. Ensure clear indications at lowest effective dose of is mandatory for the use of PPI among cirrhotic patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7-9
Number of pages3
JournalDigestive Diseases and Sciences
Volume69
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatic decompensation
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Proton pump inhibitors
  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

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