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Peptic ulcer disease: Gastritis: PUD




  - H2 blocker:
    - Cimetidine    
    - Zantac        
    - Pepcid    
    - Nizatidine

  - Other:
    - Antacids:
    - Omerprazole
    - Nexium
    - Carafate
    - Protonix
    - Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium):
          - proton pump inhibitor approved for the treatment of erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease, duodenal ulcer,
                    and pathological hypersecretory conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
          - aciphex is a once-daily drug that provides 24-hour relief. The most common side effect of the drug is headache.





  Iowa Family Practice Handbook
  Merck Manual



Review Article: Drug Therapy -- Histamine(sub 2)-Receptor Antagonists -- Standard Therapy For Acid-Peptic Diseases (First Of Two Parts).

Review Article: Drug Therapy: Misoprostol For The Treatment Of Peptic Ulcer And Antiinflammatory-Drug-Induced Gastroduodenal Ulceration.

Stress ulcers and organ failure in intubated patients in surgical intensive care units.









Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.