Anti-ulous medications are those used to reduce heartburn and thus prevent the onset of ulcers; In addition, they are used to cure or facilitate healing of ulcers and prevent or treat any inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
An ulcer is an open sore that forms in the stomach and can be caused by different situations, such as a poor diet or a bacterial infection, for example, and can cause stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Antiulcer medications are indicated by the gastroenterologist according to the cause of heartburn and ulcer, the most recommended are omeprazole and ranitidine.
- Omeprazole is one of the main drugs indicated by the gastroenterologist to treat and prevent gastric ulcers.
- Since it works by inhibiting the proton pump.
- Responsible for heartburn.
- The inhibition favored by this drug is irreversible.
- Having a more lasting effect compared to other drugs.
- This medicine may also cause mild and reversible side effects and should be taken in the morning on an empty date or as directed by a doctor.
Cimetidine and famotidine are also anti-ulous medications that your doctor may recommend, as they reduce heartburn and facilitate healing of ulcers. The main side effects associated with the use of this drug are dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia and dizziness.
Another drug that can be indicated by the gastroenterologist is sucralfate, which works by creating a barrier on ulcers, protecting them from heartburn and favoring their healing.
It is important that these medicines are indicated by your doctor based on the signs and symptoms presented by the person and are used as directed.
The gastroenterologist recommends antiulcers in case of
Depending on your symptoms, your doctor indicates the medicine with the most appropriate mechanism of action for the situation, which may be a proton pump blocker or gastric lining protectors, for example.