The Utilization Evaluation of Intravenous Pantoprazole for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in a Major Teaching Hospital

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the first-line drugs for acid-dependent diseases. Inappropriate use of PPIs, especially the Intravenous (IV) formula of pantoprazole, can result in excessive cost. This study aimed to evaluate IV pantoprazole usage's appropriateness and opti...

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Main Authors: Shahriyar Shahbazi Khamas, Fatemeh Darvishi, Hamidreza Taghvaye-Masoumi, Elahe Rafiei, Atefeh Jafari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD) 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Care
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Online Access:https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/513