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Stomach Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer) Summary

Description: Ulceration of the GASTRIC MUCOSA due to contact with GASTRIC JUICE. It is often associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI infection or consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

Also Known As: Gastric Ulcer; Gastric Ulcers; Stomach Ulcers; Ulcer, Gastric; Ulcer, Stomach Show All >>

Networked: 5325 relevant articles (395 outcomes, 820 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Stomach Ulcer

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Ranitidine (Zantac) : 47 outcomes 67 studies in 207 results : FDA 63 Generic
  2. Omeprazole (Esomeprazole) : 45 outcomes 60 studies in 242 results : FDA 25 Generic
  3. Cimetidine (Biomet) : 37 outcomes 74 studies in 276 results : FDA 57 Generic
  4. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) : 35 outcomes 56 studies in 396 results : IBA
  5. Misoprostol (Cytotec) : 26 outcomes 22 studies in 99 results : FDA 3 Generic
  6. Sucralfate (Carafate) : 22 outcomes 31 studies in 111 results : FDA 4 Generic
  7. Famotidine (Pepcid) : 22 outcomes 23 studies in 80 results : FDA 72 Generic
  8. Indomethacin (Indometacin) : 21 outcomes 52 studies in 337 results : FDA 56 Generic
  9. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) : 19 outcomes 33 studies in 279 results : FDA 80 Generic
  10. lansoprazole (Prevacid) : 14 outcomes 24 studies in 87 results : FDA 15 Generic
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Diseases Related to Stomach Ulcer

  1. Duodenal Ulcer (Curling's Ulcer)
  2. Ulcer
  3. Hemorrhage
  4. Stomach Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer)
  5. Peptic Ulcer (Peptic Ulcers)
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Key Therapies for Stomach Ulcer

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  1. Ligation : 9 outcomes 17 studies in 164 results
  2. Gastrectomy : 4 outcomes 15 studies in 223 results
  3. Oral Administration : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 91 results
  4. Traditional Medicine (Folk Remedies) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 62 results
  5. Endoscopic Hemostasis : 3 outcomes 1 study in 11 results
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