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Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Medications

Medications

The following drugs are sometimes used in the treatments of peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori. They are described in alphabetical order.

Antacids

Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. They play no major role in either prevention or healing of ulcers but help in the following ways:

All of the many brands available rely on various combinations of three basic compounds, magnesium, calciu...

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GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications

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Hypothyroidism: Treatment

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Urinary Tract Infection: Treatment

...should not be taken for more than2 days and should be discontinued when symptoms are relieved.Side effects include headache and stomach distress. The drug turns urine a red or orange color, which... Read more »

Parkinson's Disease: Medications

...advanced PD. Unlike selegiline, which is taken twice a day, rasagiline is taken once a day.Other Adverse Effects. MAO-B inhibitors may have severe side effects:One of the most important side... Read more »

Incontinence Medications

...are very effective for most cases of urge incontinence. Anticholinergics can have distressing side effects, notably dry mouth.Anticholinergics include:Propantheline (ProBanthine). This drug used... Read more »

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Carafate Oral Drug Images

This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating... Read more »

Carafate Oral Drug Interactions

This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating... Read more »

Carafate Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (sue-KRAL-fate) Side Effects Constipation, dry mouth, upset... Read more »

Carafate Oral Dosage and Storage

...control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison... Read more »

Carafate Oral Uses and How to Use

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