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PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE
Peptic ulcer disease is the presence of ulceration in the stomach and proximal duodenum commonly and in the lower esophagus, distal duodenum or jejunum infrequently. It is characterized by mucosal damage secondary to pepsin and gastric acid secretion.
It is the principal cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Appropriate therapy depends on the cause of peptic ulcer disease.
Drug Information

Indication: Peptic ulcer disease associated w/ H pylori.

Indication: Healing of gastric ulcers associated w/ NSAID therapy. Prevention of gastric & duodenal ulcers associated ...

Indication: Gastric & duodenal ulcer; reflux esophagitis (erosive esophagitis). Maintenance treatment of reflux esopha...

Actal
alexitol sodium

Indication: Relief of stomach discomfort eg, indigestion, heartburn due to gastric hyperacidity & peptic ulcer.

Alka-Seltzer
aspirin + citric acid + sodium bicarbonate

Indication: Relief of headache & upset stomach. Fever, colds & flu discomfort, muscular aches & pains.

Indication: Active duodenal, benign gastric, stomal & recurrent ulceration, persistent dyspeptic symptoms w/ or w/o ul...

Axcel Dicyclomine-S
dicyclomine hydrochloride + simeticone

Indication: Relief of GI colic, flatulence & abdominal discomfort due to entrapped gas.

Axcel Eviline
activated polymethylsiloxane + aluminium hydroxide...

Indication: Peptic ulcer, dyspepsia of functional or organic origin, heartburn in hiatus hernia or pregnancy, flatulence &...

Baroscon Double Action
calcium carbonate + sodium alginate + sodium bicar...

Indication: Symptomatic treatment of GERD eg, acid regurgitation, heartburn & indigestion; hyperacidity symptoms.

Belcid
aluminium hydroxide + magnesium hydroxide + simeth...

Indication: Antacid, antiflatulent & demulcent in gastric hyperacidity & heartburn. Symptomatic relief of peptic &...

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