Digestive Health: Medications

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  • Prostaglandin analog to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcer

    01/07/08, Healthwise

    Misoprostol reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach and enhances protection of the lining of the stomach and the upper small intestine (duodenum).

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  • Combination drug therapy for peptic ulcer disease

    01/07/08, Healthwise

    The right antibiotics combinations usually kill Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria that are the cause of many peptic ulcers. Two antibiotics are used because combination treatment works better and is less likely to fail because

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  • Peptic Ulcer Disease - Medications

    01/07/08, Healthwise

    Most peptic ulcers can be cured and prevented from returning by eliminating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections and avoiding use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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  • Diverticulitis - Medications

    07/30/08, Healthwise

    Medications to stop infection and to control symptoms often are used to treat attacks of diverticulitis.

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  • Belladonna

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Belladonna increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating.

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  • Albendazole for the treatment of pinworms

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Albendazole kills both immature worms and adult pinworms.

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  • Pinworms - Medications

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Medicine is often used for pinworm infections that are causing symptoms such as itching. Both over-the-counter and prescription medicines are available (in liquid, chewable tablet, and tablet forms). Most pinworm infections are cu

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