title: Therapies for acid peptic disease.
abstract: Peptic ulceration is multifactorial in both causes and treatments. Agents that have been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of ulcers include antacids, histamine receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, cytoprotective agents and antimuscarinic agents. Knowledge concerning characteristics of these medications will help nurses to provide more effective health care.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Loogman
mesh_terms: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents