Systematic review: antacids, H2 -receptor antagonists, prokinetics, bismuth and sucralfate therapy for non-ulcer dyspepsia

H2 Receptor Antagonists

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Systematic review: herbal medicinal products for non-ulcer dyspepsia.

BACKGROUND Non-ulcer dyspepsia is predominantly a self-managed condition, although it accounts for a significant number of general practitioner consultations and hospital referrals. Herbal medicinal products are often used for the relief of dyspeptic symptoms. AIMS : To critically assess the evidence for and against herbal medicinal products for the treatment of non-ulcer dyspepsia. METHODS...

Systematic review and economic evaluation of Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment for non-ulcer dyspepsia. Dyspepsia Review Group.

OBJECTIVES To evaluate efficacy and cost effectiveness of Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia infected with H pylori. DESIGN Systematic review of randomised controlled trials comparing H pylori eradication with placebo or another drug treatment. Results were incorporated into a Markov model comparing health service costs and benefits of H pylori erad...

The pathophysiological and pharmacological basis of peptic ulcer therapy.

Both genetic and nongenetic factors predispose to ulcer diathesis. At the mucosal level ulcers result from an imbalance between aggressive factors and mucosal defense. Ulcer therapy reduces aggressive forces, bolsters defense, or both. Gastric acid, the major aggressive factor, may have its secretion inhibited or it may be partially neutralized by antacids. H2 receptor antagonists competitively...

Non-ulcer dyspepsia.