Digestive Health: Prevention
Indigestion: Understand and prevent heartburn, nausea and bloating
04/27/07, MayoClinic.comIndigestion — Prevent symptoms that include heartburn, nausea, bloating and belching.
Liver problems: Common problems and how to avoid them
02/26/07, MayoClinic.comLiver problems can be prevented. Learn about liver problems and symptoms of liver problems.
Ranitidine
09/27/06, HealthwiseBefore using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or porphyria.
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Cimetidine
04/14/06, HealthwiseUse this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not use the medication for longer than recommended.
Nizatidine
12/17/04, HealthwiseNizatidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Sucralfate (oral)
11/01/05, HealthwiseIf an antacid is needed, it should be taken at least one-half hour before or after a dose of sucralfate. Antacids decrease the effectiveness of sucralfate.
Ursodiol
08/02/06, HealthwiseBefore taking ursodiol, tell your doctor if you are also taking cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), or estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement).
Prostaglandin analog to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcer
01/12/06, HealthwiseMisoprostol reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach and enhances protection of the lining of the stomach and the upper small intestine (duodenum).
Diverticulitis - Prevention
08/31/06, HealthwiseTo help prevent diverticulitis:4
Pinworms - Prevention
10/02/06, HealthwiseMost pinworm infections cannot be prevented. In families with more than one child, it is likely that a family member will get a pinworm infection at least once. Pinworm infections may not cause noticeable symptoms and often go awa
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