Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (17): 2775-2780.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.3155

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Effect of long-term use of proton pump inhibitors on bone mineral density and bone metabolism: a Meta-analysis

Chen Jiayun1, Li Anan1, Lü Zhaohui2, Wu Zixuan1, Cai Minjie1, Huang Xuyan3    

  1. 1Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China; 2Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510095, Guangdong Province, China; 3Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2020-05-18 Revised:2020-05-20 Accepted:2020-06-09 Online:2021-06-18 Published:2021-01-08
  • Contact: Lü Zhaohui, Master, Chief physician, Professor, Master’s supervisor, Guangdong Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510095, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Chen Jiayun, Master candidate, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China
  • Supported by:
    the Scientific Research Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine Bureau of Guangdong Province, No. 20202013

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are often used for the clinical treatment of gastroxia, and the long-term use of PPI can lead to osteoporosis. However, their relationship and mechanism are not yet clear. This systematic review aimed to clarify the relationship between the long-term use of PPI and osteoporosis from the perspective of bone mineral density (BMD) and bone metabolism. 
METHODS: A search of CNKI, CBM, VIP, WanFang, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library was performed using the main keywords of “osteoporosis; bone metabolism; proton pump inhibitor; PPI” in Chinese and English, respectively. The search time was from inception until March 1, 2020. Literature about the effect of long-term use of PPI on BMD and bone metabolism were retrieved and strictly assessed for literature quality. Relevant information and data were accurately extracted from the literature. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3.
RESULTS: A total of 9 studies involving 1 236 individuals were included. Meta-analysis results showed that: the BMD of the lumbar L1-4, femoral neck, and proximal femur as well as the overall BMD of the hip joint in the PPI group were significantly lower than those in the control group. Lumbar vertebra BMD: expressed as T value, mean difference (MD)=-0.24, 95% confidence interval (CI):-0.45 to-0.04, P=0.02, and expressed in g/cm2, MD=-0.12, 95%CI:-0.22 to -0.03, P=0.010); femoral neck BMD: MD=-0.31, 95%CI: -0.44 to -0.18, P < 0.000 01); proximal femoral BMD: MD=-0.17, 95%CI:-0.20 to-0.14, P < 0.000 01; overall BMD of the hip joint: MD=-0.27, 95%CI: -0.51 to -0.02, P=0.04. The level of osteocalcin in the PPI group was significantly higher than that in the control group (MD=0.23, 95%CI: 0.19-0.27, P < 0.000 01). The level of parathyroid hormone in the PPI group was lower than that in the control group, and the difference was not statistically significant (MD=-0.19, 95%CI: -1.91 to 1.53, P=0.83). In conclusion, the long-term use of PPI can reduce BMD and increase osteocalcin level, which easily lead to osteoporosis but the effects on parathyroid hormone level is yet unknown. Further high-quality studies are required to verify the above conclusions. 

Key words:  , bone, hip, femur, lumbar vertebra, osteocalcin, parathyroid hormone, bone mineral density, bone metabolism, Meta-analysis

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