Understanding the name: There are a plethora of abbreviations used in the medical world. Some are commonly accepted and others are not. What happens when the abbreviation becomes more common than the actual name? So common is the abbreviation of “H2” in H2 antagonist that…
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Are PPIs & H2 Antagonists Causing Anaemia?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs e.g. Nexium® & Pariet®) and histamine-2 (H2) antagonists (H2RAs e.g. Zantac®) are frequently used for the treatment of stomach acid‐related disorders. E.g. peptic ulcer, GORD (gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease) and as prevention and or treatment of NSAIDs’ upper GI adverse effects.…