Pepcid 40 Mg Long Term Ulcer
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
Medications
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.
Antacids
Many antacids are available without a prescription, and they are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild dyspepsia. Antacids are not effective for preventing or healing ulcers, but they can help in the following ways:
- They neutralize stomach acid with various combinations of three basic compounds -- magnesium, calcium, or aluminum.
- They may protect the stomach by...
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Gastric ulcer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FAMOTIDINE SUSPENSION - ORAL Pronounced: (fam-OH-tih-dine) Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It... Read more »
Pepcid AC Oral Drug Interactions
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Generic Name: FAMOTIDINE 20 MG CHEWABLE TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (fam-OH-tih-dine) Interactions If you are taking this medication under your... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIn 1982, two Australian scientists identified H. pylori as the main cause of stomach ulcers. They showed that inflammation of the stomach and... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Deciding which treatment is best for patients with symptoms of dyspepsia or peptic ulcer disease depends on a number of factors.An endoscopy to... Read more »
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