Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge of Proton Pump Inhibitors Among the General Population in Lahore, Pakistan
Nimra Kalsoom,
Hamza Riaz,
Washma Ajmal
et al.
Abstract:Background Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used for various conditions and are generally considered safe drugs; however, there has been a surge in their usage over time, partially related to their safety and overprescription. Purpose This study is aimed to assess how much the public of Lahore knows about PPI, and how they use it, and if they follow their physician’s instructions or not. Methods A cross-sectional study was planned to attain the objective of the study. Respondents visiting various community ph… Show more
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