Title
Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Omeprazole
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Description
Since their introduction in the late 1980s, proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have demonstrated gastric acid suppression superior to that of histamine H2-receptor blockers. This class of drugs has improved the treatment of various acid-peptic disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastropathy. PPIs have minimal side effects and few significant drug interactions. They are generally considered safe for long-term treatment. We present a rare side effect, acute pancreatitis, occurring in a patient who was treated with the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole.
Citation Information
Youssef, S. S.; Iskandar, S. B.; Scruggs, J.; and Roy, T. M.. 2005. Acute Pancreatitis Associated With Omeprazole. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Vol.43(12). 558-561. https://doi.org/10.5414/CPP43558 PMID: 16372517 ISSN: 0946-1965