NSAIDS - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Eg: Ibuprofen, Naproxen
Use: treat pain and inflammation
PPIs - Proton pumb inhibitors
Eg: Pantoprapozole, Omeprazole
Use:to reduce stomach acid production
It is often observed that when a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is prescribed, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is also prescribed.
Have you ever considered the reasons behind this practice?
NSAIDs can sometimes irritate the stomach lining, which may lead to bleeding or ulcers. To minimize this risk, doctors often recommend taking a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) to help safeguard the stomach lining.
How are these medications are typically administered?
It is generally recommended that proton pump inhibitors be taken 30 minutes before a meal, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs be taken 30 minutes after a meal.
If there is any relevent information regarding the concurrent use of NSAID and PPI , please do share.