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About 80% of peptic ulcers result from chronic irritation by the bacterium Heliobacter pylorii. These are usually treated with a combination of two or three antibiotics and other drugs. Most people recover rapidly.
Cabbage juice (in quantities equal to about one quart a day), was found to be useful in clinical trials. Most patients improve after several days.
There are other causes of peptic ulcers, including cancers. You should be treated by a gastroenterologist, who can advise you on the best treatment for your case.
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∙ 13y agothe proton pump inhibitors, omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole and rabeprazole.
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∙ 13y ago'Antiulcer drugs are a class of drugs, exclusive of the antibacterial agents, used to treat ulcers in the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine.
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∙ 13y agoThe drugs are the H2 blockers such as cimetidine and ranitidine and the proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole. These effectively arrest acid production.
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What drugs does riboflavin interact with?
Probenecid (a drug treating gout) impairs riboflavin absorption, and propantheline bromide (a drug treating peptic ulcers) reportedly both delays and increases absorption.
How is cimetidine useful in treating peptic ulcers?
Cimetidine is a H-2 blocker. It is used to lower the acidity of the stomach when treating peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori
How are H. pylori peptic ulcers treated?
H. pylori peptic ulcers are treated with drugs to kill the bacteria, drugs to reduce stomach acid, and drugs to protect the lining of the stomach.
What would you not use in treating a virus?
Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, only against bacteria. Antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu are effective against most forms of H1N1 and many other flu viruses
What is effective at treating strep throat but not at treating the flu?
An antibiotic.
How do anticholinergic drugs work in treating parkinsonism?
Anticholinergic drugs reduce some of the symptoms of Parkinsonism, and reduce the reuptake of dopamine, thereby sustaining the activity of the natural neurohormone. They may be effective in all stages of the disease.
What drug is most effective for treating asthma in a baby?
There are many different types of drugs a specialist may provide when treating asthma in a baby. One of the most common is called a reliever inhaler which relax the muscles around your babies narrowed airways.
What test detects ulcers?
endoscopy and barium swallow very effective
Can morphine cause stomache ulcers?
you mean gastric/duodenal ulcers? They are usually caused by a bacteria (H.Pylori) however they can also be caused by taking excessive amounts of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen (Tylenol) which often accompanies opiate pain killer drugs like morphine sulfate. I was just reading an article, published in '07 Supportive Oncology,which was describing use of Morphine Sulfate topical gel as an effective pain control method for ulcers on the epidermis. I wonder if it would be good for gastric ulcers too.
What tablet cytotec?
It's a tablet used for abortion and for treating ulcers in men. Abortion was found to be a side effects.
How are central nervous system stimulants effective in treating ADHD?
These medications are often effective at treating symptoms of impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity, which are hallmark features of the disorder.
Can you take Tylenol with codeine with ulcer?
Chronic use of certain drugs can cause gastric ulcers, but Tylenol is not one of them. On the other hand ibuprophen, or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can cause gastric ulcers.
