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Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Treatment For Nsaid Induced Ulcers
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
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Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
Preventing Ulcers or Rebleeding Caused by NSAIDs. If NSAID-caused ulcers or bleeding are identified, patients should:
- Get tested for H. pylori and, if infected, take antibiotic treatments.
- Ask the doctor if a PPI is right for you. Studies suggest they lower the risk for NSAID-caused ulcers although they cannot completely prevent them.
People who still need to take NSAIDs should:
- Use the lowest NSAID dose possible.
- Try the prescription drugs misoprostol or Arthrotec. ...
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