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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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...problems, or are taking a blood thinner (such as warfarin [Coumadin]) or any medication to... Read more »

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...of the medication used to prevent strokes called warfarin. (The trade name and most commonly... Read more »

Electric Shock for Atrial Fibrillation: Is it Dangerous?

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Back on Coumadin

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...didn't want me to take a generic form of Coumadin (Warfarin). But I also talked to a pharmacist... Read more »

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Sickle Cell Disease: Complications

...Investigational therapies include nitric oxide, L-arginine (which converts to nitric oxide), blood transfusions, warfarin, vasodilators, and sildenafil (Viagra). Hydroxyurea does not appear to... Read more »

Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis

...ones. Like t-PA, heparin is contraindicated in those patients who have had a hemorrhagic stroke. Warfarin (or coumadin) is an oral anticoagulant frequently prescribed over the long-term for... Read more »

Causes of Cardiac Enlargement

...be needed. Due to the risk of blood clot formation in a weak, dilated heart, blood thinners like warfarin (brand name Coumadin) are recommended for those with very poor heart function or those... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery

...only for the first few weeks or months after your heart attack. Some of these medications might be warfarin (for blood thinning), amiodarone (for arrhythmias), Lasix or other diuretics, potassium... Read more »

GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications

...Cimetidine interacts with a number of commonly used medications, such as phenytoin, theophylline, and warfarin. Long-term use of excessive doses (more than 3 grams a day) may cause impotence or... Read more »

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