20: Drugs For Gastric Ulcers And Reflux Flashcards
Barrett’s Esophagus
A complication of severe chronic Gerd involving changes in the cells of the tissue that line the bottom of the esophagus
Antacids
Drugs and neutralize the acid produced by the stomach
Cytoprotective drugs
Drugs that decrease the acid content of the stomach by coating the stomach mucosa and reducing the risk of developing ulcers
Duodenal ulcer
Open sore in the lining of the first part of the small intestines
Dyspepsia
Upset stomach, indigestion
Esophageal ulcer
An open sore in the lining of the esophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
And upper endoscopy used to evaluate or treat problems of the esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestines
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Esophageal irritation or inflammation often caused by stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus
Gastric ulcer
An open sore in the stomach lining
Helicobacter pylori
Bacteria that cause inflammation and ulcers in the stomach
Histamine H2 blocker
Drugs that treat the gastric affects of histamine and cases of peptic ulcer, gastritis, and GERD by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2
Lower esophageal sphincter (LES)”
A strong muscular ring located where the esophagus joins the stomach
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
An open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum
Peritonitis
An inflammation of the abdominal cavity
Proton pump inhibitor or (PPI)
A drug that blocks acid secretion in the stomach
