Thursday, August 23, 2012

Peptic ulcer pharmacology

Peptic ulcer from a microbiological point of view:

 peptic ulcer is caused by a micro organism called Helicobacter Pylori...It is a microaerophilic species that can live on little aeration....It can be diagnosed mainly by endoscopy.

Treatment:

 The main therapy regimen is called triple therapy usually a combination of Clarithromycin (antibiotic), Metronidazole (anti-protozoal) and Omeprazole (PPI) 

*PPI :  proton pump inhibitor: is a drug used to inhibit secretion of gastric acid to help stomach to heel.

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