Peptic ulcer: antacids or cimetidine?
Controlled studies indicate that both high-dose antacids and cimetidine can be highly effective. Thus, the choice must rest on other considerations--acceptability, compliance, side effects, and cost. The problem of recurrence is addressed.
D000863:Antacids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002927:Cimetidine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006146:Guanidines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy
D000863:Antacids; D006146:Guanidines; D002927:Cimetidine