Omeprazole and Risk of Hypertension: Analysis of Existing Literature and the WHO Global Pharmacovigilance Database.

Merhawi Bahta Natnael Russom Amon Solomon GhebrenegusYohana Tecleab OkubamichaelMulugeta Russom

Published in: Drugs - real world outcomes (2024)

Currently available totality of evidence suggests there is a possible causal relationship between omeprazole and hypertension. Hence, it is recommended to monitor and report any incidence of hypertension related to omeprazole, and further epidemiological studies are recommended to corroborate the suggested causal association.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
systematic review
risk factors
emergency department