Digestive Health: Prevention

  • 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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  • Neomycin

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Neomycin may cause damage to the kidneys and/or nerves. Kidney function and drug levels in the blood may be monitored with blood tests during treatment. Tell your doctor if you experience decreased urination, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, feelin

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  • Aluminum hydroxide

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Before taking aluminum hydroxide, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.

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  • Aluminum carbonate

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Before taking aluminum carbonate, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.

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