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Posted On : 21 May 2007
There have been studies on Ranitidine and PPI's causing community aquired pneumonia in children using them for GERD or acid peptic diseases. My question is what other option do we have if not gastric acid inhibitors? And how ominous is the threat?
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Dr.Abduljaved
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prokinetics-antiemetic
17 years ago
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dr.pravin shinde
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use simple measures like proper burping,,,prokinetic agents like cisapride very judiciousely.
17 years ago
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pediatriconcall
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Sucralfate has been used in these conditions to prevent stress ulcers and at same time preserve the gastric Ph.
17 years ago




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