Research Article

The Association of Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists with Clinical Complications in Patients with Severe Sepsis

Table 5

Top proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers, used for prescription.

RankingPPI (%)H2 blockers (%) value

1Omeprazole 20 mg once a day78578 (62.17)Ranitidine (150 mg twice a day)35986 (71.34)0.014
2Lansoprazole 20 mg once a day31003 (17.88)Cimetidine (200 mg twice daily)6904 (16.59)0.008
3Pantoprazole 20 mg once a day14967 (9.27)Famotidine (20 mg twice a day)1795 (4.98)0.023