Proton pump inhibitors and risk of acute and chronic kidney disease: a retrospective cohort study

ConclusionProton pump inhibitors use is associated with an increased risk of incident AKI and CKD. This relationship could have a considerable public health impact; therefore, health care provider education and deprescribing initiatives will be necessary to raise awareness and reduce health care burden.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - February 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Emily Hart, Terry E. Dunn, Steven Feuerstein, David M. Jacobs Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research