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Chapter-38 Drug Therapy for Peptic Ulcer

BOOK TITLE: Pharmacology for Medical Undergraduates

Author
1. Bhandari Prasan R
ISBN
9789352702718
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14244_39
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Acid secretion, peptic ulcer, drugs inhibiting acid secretion, proton-pump inhibitor, antimuscarinic agent, antacid, ulcer protective, bismuth salt

Abstract

This chapter deals with the discussion on drug therapy for peptic ulcer. The stomach secretes approximately 2–3 liters of gastric juice daily. The chief cells secrete pepsinogen, which is activated by hydrochloric acid (HCl) to pepsin. Acetylcholine, gastrin and prostaglandins E2 (PGE2) control the release of gastric acid. Drugs used for peptic ulcer are classified into inhibitors of gastric acid secretion, drugs that neutralize gastric acid, ulcer protective, anti-h. pylori agents, and miscellaneous. Proton-pump inhibitors, antimuscarinic agents, prostaglandin analogs, antacids, ulcer protectives, bismuth salts, gastroesophageal reflux disease, etc. are discussed briefly throughout this chapter.

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