Some Oral Medications for Dyspepsia
Medication* | Comments |
|---|---|
Proton pump inhibitors | |
With long-term use, elevated gastrin levels, but no evidence that this finding causes dysplasia or cancer May cause abdominal pain or diarrhea | |
H2 blockers | |
Doses reduced in older adults May cause constipation or diarrhea | |
Cytoprotective agent | |
Rarely constipation May bind to other medications and interfere with absorption | |
† Ranitidine (oral, IV, and over the counter) has been removed from the market in the United States and in many other countries because of unacceptable concentrations of N | |
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