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- 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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Osteoarthritis: Medications
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...over-the-counter pain relievers are sufficient for mild symptoms. The most common pain relievers are:Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3, Panadal, Phenaphen, Valadol)Over-the-counter NSAIDs include... Read more »Images
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This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (e.g., headaches, cold/flu aches and pains) and to... Read more »
This product is used to treat moderate short-term pain (5 days or fewer). It contains 2... Read more »
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This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is a narcotic... Read more »
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