Pharmacy Technician's Letter

Article: how to handle clopidogrel (Plavix, etc) and "PPI" stomach acid reducer (omeprazole, etc) drug interactions June 2013

Commentary: Proton Pump Inhibitor and Plavix Interaction: An Update June 2013

Article: changes in "PPI" (omeprazole, etc) Rxs used in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) May 2013

Commentary: H2-Blockers in the Elderly July 2012

Article: "H2-blocker" stomach acid reducers (Zantac, Pepcid, etc) might be inappropriate for elderly patients July 2012

Commentary: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and C. difficile March 2012

Article: new warnings that "PPI" acid reducers (omeprazole, Nexium, etc) might increase the risk of Clostridium difficile diarrhea March 2012

Article: the best time to take a medication October 2011

Patient Education: My Baby Spits Up a Lot. Is There Something Wrong? June 2011

Commentary: Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children June 2011

Guideline: Evaluation and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children (2009) June 2011

Chart: Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children June 2011

Article: Rxs for acid reducers (Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, etc) for babies and kids can cause dispensing challenges June 2011

Article: Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix, and other "PPI" drugs are being overused April 2011

Commentary: Product Confusion with Maalox Total Relief April 2010