antiulcer
Treats gastric erosions
Antiulcer describes medications or treatments that prevent or heal ulcers, particularly in the stomach or duodenum: antiulcer drugs, antiulcer therapy.
The term appears mainly in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.
Gastric acid reducer
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
- antacidSubstance neutralizing stomach sourness
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
over-the-counter · dosage · tablet · capsule
Digestive organ physician
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- therapyCurative mental treatment
regimen · triple therapy · eradication · healing · recovery · remission · maintenance · prevention
Chronic digestive disorder
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- dyspepsiaImpaired digestion causing discomfort
- esophagitisInflamed swallowing canal
gastritis · erosion · inflammation · hyperacidity · perforation · gastroesophageal
Digestive organ below chest
- duodenumInitial small intestine
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- pylorusStomach's lower opening
- antrumBodily cavity or chamber
fundus · gastrointestinal tract · digestive system · gastric lining
Applied surface covering
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
omeprazole
Gastric acid reducer
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
- antacidSubstance neutralizing stomach sourness
prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · tablet · capsule
gastroenterologist
Digestive organ physician
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
therapy · regimen · triple therapy · eradication · healing · recovery · remission · maintenance · prevention · prophylactic
GERD
Chronic digestive disorder
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- dyspepsiaImpaired digestion causing discomfort
esophagitis · gastritis · erosion · inflammation · hyperacidity · perforation · gastroesophageal
stomach
Digestive organ below chest
antrum · fundus · gastrointestinal tract · digestive system · gastric lining
coating
Applied surface covering
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- bufferingTemporary data accumulation
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
ulcer, antiseptic, antibacterial, ulcers, antiviral, antifungal, ulceration, ulcerative, anti-