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Fangxu L, Wenbin L, Pan Z, Dan C, Xi W, Xue X, Jihua S, Qingfeng L, Le X, Songbai Z. Chinese expert consensus on diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in the elderly (2023). Aging Med (Milton) 2024; 7:143-157. [PMID: 38725699 PMCID: PMC11077342 DOI: 10.1002/agm2.12293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the elderly is characterized by atypical symptoms, relatively severe esophageal injury, and more complications, and when GERD is treated, it is also necessary to fully consider the general health condition of the elderly patients. This consensus summarized the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis and treatment characteristics of GERD in the elderly, and provided relevant recommendations, providing guidance for medical personnel to correctly understand and standardize the diagnosis and treatment of GERD in the elderly.
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- Liu Fangxu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric MedicineChinese Academy of Medical SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of GeriatricsHuadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Kim JW, Jung HK, Lee B, Shin CM, Gong EJ, Hong J, Youn YH, Lee KJ. Risk of gastric cancer among long-term proton pump inhibitor users: a population-based cohort study. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 79:1699-1708. [PMID: 37861752 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-023-03580-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To elucidate whether long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) users have an increased gastric cancer (GC) risk. METHODS We searched the 2009-2019 Korean National Health Insurance Services Database for patients aged > 40 years who claimed for Helicobacter pylori eradication (HPE) during 2009-2014. The GC incidence following a PPI exposure of > 180 cumulative defined daily dose (cDDD) and that following an exposure of < 180 cDDD were compared. The outcome was GC development at least 1 year following HPE. A propensity score (PS)-matched dataset was used for analysis within the same quartiles of the follow-up duration. Additionally, dose-response associations were assessed, and the mortality rates were compared between long-term PPI users and non-users. RESULTS After PS matching, 144,091 pairs of PPI users and non-users were analyzed. During a median follow-up of 8.3 (interquartile range, 6.8-9.6) years, 1053 and 948 GC cases in PPI users and non-users, respectively, were identified, with the GC incidence (95% confidence interval (CI)) being 0.90 (0.85-0.96) and 0.81 (0.76-0.86) per 1000 person-years, respectively. The adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) for GC with PPI use was 1.15 (95% CI, 1.06-1.25). Among PPI users, patients in the highest tertile for annual PPI dose showed higher GC development than those in the lowest tertile (aHR (95% CI): 3.87 (3.25-4.60)). GC-related mortality did not differ significantly between PPI users and non-users. CONCLUSION In this nationwide analysis in Korea, where the GC prevalence is high, long-term PPI use after HPE showed a significant increase in GC, with a positive dose-response relationship.
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- Jong Wook Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Institute of Health & Environment, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine & Graduate School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Mozaffari S, Mousavi T, Nikfar S, Abdollahi M. Common gastrointestinal drug-drug interactions in geriatrics and the importance of careful planning. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2023; 19:807-828. [PMID: 37862038 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2023.2273384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Polypharmacy, which uses multiple medications to treat chronic illnesses, is common among elderly patients. However, it can lead to drug interactions, especially with gastrointestinal (GI) medicines that are extensively used. These drug interactions can have severe consequences and pose a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the underlying mechanisms of these interactions and develop strategies to minimize medication errors. AREAS COVERED We analyzed databases on GI illnesses common in older adults, including GERD, peptic ulcer disease, IBS, IBD, constipation, and diarrhea. Our research identified noteworthy drug interactions and utilized major electronic databases such as USFDA, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar until 15 May 202315 May 2023, along with a review of reference lists. EXPERT OPINION Aging can affect how the body processes drugs, leading to an increased risk of drug interactions. Therefore, healthcare professionals must carefully evaluate a patient's medical history and health condition to design personalized treatment plans.
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- Shilan Mozaffari
- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hamurtekin E, Bosnak AS, Azarbad A, Moghaddamshahabi R, Hamurtekin Y, Naser RB. Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding proton pump inhibitors among community pharmacists and pharmacy students. Niger J Clin Pract 2023; 26:201-210. [PMID: 36876609 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_430_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Background There are concerns about inappropriate use and insufficient knowledge of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) use among medical staff. Aims This study was designed to examine pharmacy students' and community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practices toward PPIs and their relationship with specific sociodemographic characteristics. Subjects and Methods This descriptive study was conducted on the pharmacy students (first and last year) at Eastern Mediterranean University and community pharmacists in North Cyprus Data were collected by a validated questionnaire, which assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding PPI use. Students were included without sampling in a volunteer-based manner. Registered community pharmacists were selected randomly. Results First-year pharmacy students (n = 77) showed significantly lower knowledge levels than last-year students (12.00 vs. 13.65; P < 0.001); however, there was no significant difference between last-year students (n = 111) and community pharmacists (n = 59). First-year pharmacy students were significantly less aware of PPIs' "dosage and administration" than the other two groups. Last-year students and community pharmacists exhibited significantly higher attitude scores regarding PPI use (24.7 and 24.6 vs. 22.7; P < 0.001). Omeprazole was found to be the most preferred PPI among the three studied populations. Community pharmacists used PPIs mainly to treat acid reflux. Gender, nationality, and pharmacy education program type did not influence pharmacy students' knowledge, attitude, or practices. Conclusions There was not a significant difference regarding knowledge and attitude between the last-year pharmacy students and community pharmacists. The practices of community pharmacists were significantly different from the pharmacy students. It was concluded that certain essential topics regarding PPI use should be emphasized in pharmacy education and during pharmacy practice. Further, it is essentially important for community pharmacists to continue their education through training programs after graduation to enhance their knowledge of PPI use.
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- E Hamurtekin
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cyprus International University, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey
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Ladjouzi N, Romdhani A, Zouloumis G, Schlatter J. Inappropriate proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole prescription in older adults hospitalized in long-term care unit. Ir J Med Sci 2022:10.1007/s11845-022-03207-3. [PMID: 36333472 PMCID: PMC10390349 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03207-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Purpose
We evaluated the use of the PPI treatment by physicians in older adults hospitalized in a long-term care unit.
Methods
We included 40 patients aged 65 years or older with a lansoprazole prescription hospitalized in long-term care unit from January 2018 to January 2022. Patient characteristics, gastroduodenal history, dose of lansoprazole, indication, days of prescription, and number of medications were collected from electronic patient records.
Results
The mean age of patients was 84.2 ± 9.3. Patients were taking between 5 and 24 (mean = 12.7, SD = 4.4) medications overall with 15 patients taking low dose of aspirin (75 mg daily) and 8 patients taking an antiplatelet. Most patients (82.5%) received once-daily lansoprazole treatment, 55% of whom took a dose of 15 mg. Five patients were treated with the maximum dose of lansoprazole 30 mg twice daily. Only seven patients had an appropriate indication. The minimum of treatment time was 3 days and the maximum was 1198 days; moreover, 24 patients (60%) were still in treatment.
Conclusion
Few PPI prescriptions had an indication in the patient’s electronic record. Prescriptions were ongoing with no date of discontinuation or re-evaluation.
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Lechien JR. Treating and Managing Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease in the Over 65s: Evidence to Date. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:1625-1633. [PMID: 36411760 PMCID: PMC9675328 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s371992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose The clinical presentation and therapeutic outcomes of elderly patients may be different from those in younger populations, leading to additional diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. The present study reviewed the findings on the epidemiology, and clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic outcomes of elderly patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Methods A PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus literature search was conducted on the epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic findings of elderly LPR patients. Findings The prevalence of LPR in the elderly population remains unknown. From a clinical standpoint, older LPR patients report overall lower symptom scores and related quality-of-life outcomes at the time of the diagnosis. The required treatment time to obtain symptom relief appears to be longer in older compared with younger patients. Particular attention needs to be paid to prolonged medication use because the elderly population is characterized by polypharmacy and there is a higher risk of proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) interactions and adverse events. The plasma clearance of most PPIs is reduced with age, which must be considered by practitioners in the prescription of antireflux therapy. Conclusion The clinical presentation and treatment efficacy of elderly LPR patients differ from those in younger patients. Practitioners need to carefully consider the risk of drug interactions and adverse events in elderly patients.
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- Jerome R Lechien
- Polyclinic of Poitiers, Elsan Hospital, Poitiers, France
- Department of Anatomy and Experimental Oncology, Mons School of Medicine, UMONS Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, University of Mons (UMons), Mons, Belgium
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EpiCURA Hospital, University of Mons, Baudour, Belgium
- Correspondence: Jerome R Lechien, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EpiCURA Hospital, University of Mons, Rue L. Cathy, Mons, Belgium, Tel +32 65 37 35 84, Email
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Toth JM, Jadhav S, Holmes HM, Sharma M. Prescribing trends of proton pump inhibitors, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines of medicare part d providers. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:306. [PMID: 35395728 PMCID: PMC8993456 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02971-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Proton pump inhibitors, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics are considered potentially inappropriate medications in older adults according to the American Geriatric Society Beers Criteria, and deprescribing algorithms have been developed to guide use of these drug classes. The objective of this study was to describe the number of beneficiaries prescribed these medications, provider specialty and regional trends in prescribing, and the aggregate costs for these claims in Medicare Part D. Methods This was a retrospective cross-sectional study using publicly available Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data: Part D Prescriber data for years 2013–2019. Descriptive statistics and the Cochrane-Armitage test were used to summarize the trends. Results Overall, 30.1%, 25.6%, 4.6% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries had a proton pump inhibitor, benzodiazepine, and antipsychotic claim in 2013, respectively. These rates decreased to 27.5%, 17.5%, 4.1% in 2019 (p-value < 0.0001). However, the number of standardized 30-day claims increased from 63 million in 2013 to 84 million in 2019 for proton pump inhibitors, remained steady for benzodiazepines and slightly increased (10 million to 13 million) for antipsychotics. Total aggregate costs decreased by almost $1.5 billion for proton pump inhibitor, $100 million for benzodiazepine, and $700 million for antipsychotic from 2013 to 2019 (p-value < 0.0001). Almost 93% of gastroenterologists prescribed a proton pump inhibitor, and 60% of psychiatrists prescribed benzodiazepines and antipsychotics all seven years. The Other region had the highest percentage of providers prescribing all three classes and the highest number of standardized 30-day benzodiazepine claims. Conclusions The overall rate of use of proton pump inhibitors, benzodiazepines, and antipsychotics decreased from 2013–2019 among Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Despite the increase in raw number of standardized 30-day claims, the costs decreased which is likely due to generics made available. These prescribing trends may aid in identifying and targeting potential deprescribing interventions.
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- Jennifer M Toth
- Department of Pharmacy Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, 38677, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, 38677, USA
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- Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, 38677, USA
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Lin SH, Chang YS, Lin TM, Hu LF, Hou TY, Hsu HC, Shen YC, Kuo PI, Chen WS, Lin YC, Chen JH, Chang CC. Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase the Risk of Autoimmune Diseases: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Front Immunol 2021; 12:736036. [PMID: 34659225 PMCID: PMC8514990 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.736036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Previous study revealed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an effect on gut microbiota. Alteration of the microbiome causes changes of the host immune system and then induces the development of autoimmune diseases (ADs). This study aimed to explore the possible association between PPIs use and ADs. Methods This study was conducted using data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database in the period between 2002 and 2015. We performed multivariate and stratified analysis through the Kaplan-Meier method and Cox proportional hazard models to estimate the association between proton pump inhibitor use and the risk of autoimmune diseases. Results Of the 297,099 patients treated with PPI identified, the overall mean (SD) age was 49.17 (15.63) years and 56.28% of the subjects was male. As compared with the non-PPI group, the adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) were higher for incident organ specific ADs such as Graves disease (aHR=3.28), Hashmoto thyroiditis (aHR=3.61), autoimmune hemolytic anemia (aHR=8.88), immune thrombocytopenic purpura (aHR=5.05) Henoch-Schonlein pupura (aHR=4.83) and Myasthenia gravis (aHR=8.73). Furthermore, the adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) were also higher for incident systemic ADs such as ankylosing spondylitis (aHR=3.67), rheumatoid arthritis (aHR=3.96), primary Sjogren syndrome (aHR=7.81), systemic lupus erythemtoasus (aHR=7.03). systemic vasculitis (aHR=5.10), psoriasis (aHR=2.57), systemic scleroderma (aHR=15.85) and inflammatory myopathy (aHR=37.40). Furthermore, we observed no dose-dependent effect between PPI use and the risk of ADs. Conclusions Our retrospective population-based cohort study showed that the prescription of proton pump inhibitors is associated with a higher risk of ADs.
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- Sheng-Hong Lin
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wang Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wang Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wang Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Yonghe Branch, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Center, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biostatistics Center, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Data Science, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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The inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07595. [PMID: 34337188 PMCID: PMC8313491 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objectives Little is known about the inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and how mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and high comorbid burden relate to the inappropriate prescribing of PPIs. Therefore, the current study aimed to examine these associations among community-dwelling older adults in Jordan. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted on 215 community-dwelling older adults from three local healthcare centers located in Irbid, Jordan. Data about PPI use, including the name of medication, dose, frequency, duration, and indication, were collected retrospectively from a review of the participating older adults’ medication cards for November and December 2019. The collected data were evaluated based on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. MCI was measured using the Arabic version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and comorbid burden was measured using the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics. Results Forty-seven percent of the participants were found to have taken a PPI, with 68 % having taken one for a longer period than recommended by the FDA. Older adults with MCI or high comorbid burden were found to be more susceptible than other older adults to the long-term use of PPIs. The logistic regression revealed that MCI is a statistically significant predictor of inappropriate PPI use (p < 0.001). Conclusion Inappropriate PPI use is common among community-dwelling older adults in Jordan, with a significantly higher prevalence of inappropriate PPI use in people with MCI than in people with normal cognitive abilities. Future intervention studies are highly recommended to encourage optimal prescribing of PPIs for community-dwelling older adults.
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Hernández-Rodríguez MÁ, Sempere-Verdú E, Vicens-Caldentey C, González-Rubio F, Miguel-García F, Palop-Larrea V, Orueta-Sánchez R, Esteban-Jiménez Ó, Sempere-Manuel M, Arroyo-Aniés MP, Fernández-San José B, de Juan-Roldán JI, Ioakeim-Skoufa I. Drug Prescription Profiles in Patients with Polypharmacy in Spain: A Large-Scale Pharmacoepidemiologic Study Using Real-World Data. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18094754. [PMID: 33946914 PMCID: PMC8125508 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We aimed to identify and compare medication profiles in populations with polypharmacy between 2005 and 2015. We conducted a cross-sectional study using information from the Computerized Database for Pharmacoepidemiologic Studies in Primary Care (BIFAP, Spain). We estimated the prevalence of therapeutic subgroups in all individuals 15 years of age and older with polypharmacy (≥5 drugs during ≥6 months) using the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system level 4, by sex and age group, for both calendar years. The most prescribed drugs were proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), statins, antiplatelet agents, benzodiazepine derivatives, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. The greatest increases between 2005 and 2015 were observed in PPIs, statins, other antidepressants, and β-blockers, while the prevalence of antiepileptics was almost tripled. We observed increases in psychotropic drugs in women and cardiovascular medications in men. By patient´s age groups, there were notable increases in antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antiepileptics (15–44 years); antidepressants, PPIs, and selective β-blockers (45–64 years); selective β-blockers, biguanides, PPIs, and statins (65–79 years); and in statins, selective β-blockers, and PPIs (80 years and older). Our results revealed important increases in the use of specific therapeutic subgroups, like PPIs, statins, and psychotropic drugs, highlighting opportunities to design and implement strategies to analyze such prescriptions’ appropriateness.
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- Miguel Ángel Hernández-Rodríguez
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Dirección del Servicio Canario de la Salud, Plan de Salud de Canarias, ES-38004 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.Á.H.-R.); (I.I.-S.)
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- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud de Paterna, Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública, Generalitat Valenciana, ES-46980 Valencia, Spain
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- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud Son Serra-La Vileta, Servicio de Salud de las Islas Baleares Ib-salut, ES-07013 Palma, Spain
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitaria Illes Balears (IDISBA), Servicio de Salud de las Islas Baleares Ib-salut, ES-07120 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud Delicias Sur, Servicio Aragonés de Salud, ES-50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- EpiChron Research Group on Chronic Diseases, Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), ES-50009 Zaragoza, Spain
| | - Félix Miguel-García
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Ministerio de Sanidad, Consumo y Bienestar Social, ES-28014 Madrid, Spain
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- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Hospital de Denia. Marina Salud, Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública, Generalitat Valenciana, ES-03700 Alicante, Spain
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- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud de Sillería, Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha, ES-45001 Toledo, Spain
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- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud de Sádaba, Servicio Aragonés de Salud, ES-50670 Zaragoza, Spain
| | - Mara Sempere-Manuel
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud de Sueca, Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública, Generalitat Valenciana, ES-46410 Valencia, Spain
| | - María Pilar Arroyo-Aniés
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud de Huarte, Servicio Navarro de Salud, ES-31620 Pamplona, Spain
| | - Buenaventura Fernández-San José
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Centro de Salud de Canalejas, Servicio Canario de la Salud, ES-35004 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
| | - José Ignacio de Juan-Roldán
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- Departamento de Farmacología y Pediatría, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, ES-29010 Málaga, Spain
| | - Ignatios Ioakeim-Skoufa
- Drug Utilization Work Group, Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine (semFYC), ES-08009 Barcelona, Spain; (E.S.-V.); (C.V.-C.); (F.G.-R.); (F.M.-G.); (V.P.-L.); (R.O.-S.); (Ó.E.-J.); (M.S.-M.); (M.P.A.-A.); (B.F.-S.J.); (J.I.d.J.-R.)
- EpiChron Research Group on Chronic Diseases, Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), ES-50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Vaksinasjonssenter BSN, Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, Oslo kommune, NO-1252 Oslo, Norway
- Correspondence: (M.Á.H.-R.); (I.I.-S.)
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Drug-Drug Interactions and Prescription Appropriateness in Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Analysis from a Reference Hospital in Northern Italy. Drugs Aging 2020; 37:925-933. [PMID: 33150470 PMCID: PMC7641655 DOI: 10.1007/s40266-020-00812-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Background Patients hospitalised with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19)] infection are frequently older with co-morbidities and receiving polypharmacy, all of which are known risk factors for drug–drug interactions (DDIs). The pharmacological burden may be further aggravated by the addition of treatments for COVID-19. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the risk of potential DDIs upon admission and during hospitalisation in patients with COVID-19 treated at our hospital. Methods We retrospectively analysed 502 patients with COVID-19 (mean age 61 ± 16 years, range 15–99) treated at our hospital with a proven diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection hospitalised between 21 February and 30 April 2020 and treated with at least two drugs. Results Overall, 68% of our patients with COVID-19 were exposed to at least one potential DDI, and 55% were exposed to at least one potentially severe DDI. The proportion of patients experiencing potentially severe DDIs increased from 22% upon admission to 80% during hospitalisation. Furosemide, amiodarone and quetiapine were the main drivers of potentially severe DDIs upon admission, and hydroxychloroquine and particularly lopinavir/ritonavir were the main drivers during hospitalisation. The majority of potentially severe DDIs carried an increased risk of cardiotoxicity. No potentially severe DDIs were identified in relation to tocilizumab and remdesivir. Conclusions Among hospitalised patients with COVID-19, concomitant treatment with lopinavir/ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine led to a dramatic increase in the number of potentially severe DDIs. Given the high risk of cardiotoxicity and the scant and conflicting data concerning their efficacy in treating SARS-CoV-2 infection, the use of lopinavir/ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine in patients with COVID-19 with polypharmacy needs to be carefully considered.
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