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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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