Digestive Health: Prevention

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  • Esophageal cancer: Prevention - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    Prevention

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  • Ranitidine

    03/24/08, Healthwise

    Before 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, Healthwise

    Use 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.

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  • Nizatidine

    12/17/04, Healthwise

    Nizatidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.

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  • Sucralfate (oral)

    02/27/08, Healthwise

    Before taking sucralfate, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis). You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take sucralfate.

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  • Ursodiol

    08/02/06, Healthwise

    Before taking ursodiol, tell your doctor if you are also taking cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), or estrogens (birth control pills or hormone replacement).

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  • Pinworms - Prevention

    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Most 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 away on

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  • Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children

    11/03/08, Healthwise

    Gastroenteritis is an upset stomach. It causes nausea and vomiting. You may also have diarrhea or a fever. It is sometimes called "stomach flu," but it is not the flu. Germs like viruses and bacteria can cause it.

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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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  • Diverticulitis - Prevention

    07/30/08, Healthwise

    To help prevent diverticulitis:

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