Med. praxi. 2025;22(3):176-180 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2025.027

Myths and facts about antisecretory therapy

MUDr. Tomáš Skutil, doc. MUDr. Radek Kroupa, Ph.D., doc. MUDr. Jiří Dolina, Ph.D.
Interní gastroenterologická klinika, Fakultní nemocnice Brno

Antisecretory therapy, including proton pump inhibitors and H2-blockers, plays a key role in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other upper gastrointestinal diseases. Although this therapy is widely used, there are many misconceptions that can influence the decision-making of primary care physicians. This article aims to shed light on the myths and facts regarding antisecretory therapy, provide practical information for physicians, and promote a rational approach to its use.

Keywords: antisecretory therapy, proton pump inhibitors, H2-blockers, esophageal reflux disease, adverse effects, drug interactions.

Received: March 13, 2025; Revised: April 8, 2025; Accepted: April 10, 2025; Published: June 26, 2025  Show citation

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Skutil T, Kroupa R, Dolina J. Myths and facts about antisecretory therapy. Med. praxi. 2025;22(3):176-180. doi: 10.36290/med.2025.027.
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