Digestive Health: Prevention

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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)

    11/01/05, Healthwise

    If 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.

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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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  • Prostaglandin analog to prevent NSAID-induced peptic ulcer

    01/12/06, 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

    08/31/06, Healthwise

    To help prevent diverticulitis:4

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  • Pinworms - Prevention

    10/02/06, 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 awa

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