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Vera Rodríguez, S., Martín Bethencourt, E., Calvo Hernández, L. M., Hernández Hernández, D., Saavedra Santana, P., Gómez de Tejada Romero, M. J., Sosa Henríquez, M. |
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Journal of Osteoporosis & Mineral Metabolism / Revista de Osteoporosis y Metabolismo Mineral (English edition); Nov/Dec2015, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p107-110, 4p |
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Introduction: Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used drugs, though it should be noted that excessive use is not in line with the accepted indications in Spain and throughout Europe. Furthermore, some authors have established a possible PPI link to the risk of fracture. In this paper, we make an initial approach to knowledge into PPI consumption and analyze what indication is prescribed. We also studied the drugs' possible association with increased risk of fragility fracture in users. Material and method: An observational, transversal, open and descriptive study in which a number of randomly-chosen patients were interviewed. These patients had been treated in outpatient, emergency and primary care centers. Some had also been treated in hospital wards. Results: Of the 411 patients interviewed, 54% received PPIs. The average age was 63.3 years, compared with 46% that did not take them and who were younger presenting a mean age of 50.9 years. Gender distribution was similar. PPIs were mainly used as a "gastric protector", in 39.8% of the patients, with no indication appearing in the technical specifications for this group of drugs. Consumers of PPIs presented a higher prevalence of all fragility fractures. Conclusions: More than half of the population surveyed consumed PPI. Of this group, about 40% did so without proper medical advice. Therefore, in addition to the higher prevalence of fragility fractures that suggest a possible increased risk of fracture among its users, we consider the need for a more rational use of these drugs. These preliminary findings point to a need for further studies to confirm the relationship between PPIs and the risk of osteoporotic fracture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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