dyspepsia was fi rst coined ( 3 ). A systematic review ( 4 ) reported that ~20% of the population has symptoms of dyspepsia glob-ally. Dyspepsia is more common in women, smokers, and those taking non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs ( 4 ). Patients with dyspepsia have a normal life expectancy ( 5 ), however, symptoms
The literature is full of reports on drug therapies for functional dyspepsia and the list of drugs used to treat functional dyspepsia is long[ ] (Table (Table1). 1). One of the most frustrating aspects about therapies in functional dyspepsia is that most medical treatments available to date have been shown to be of no or only limited efficacy.
by GF Longstreth Cited by 12Drug-induced dyspepsia – NSAIDs and COX-2 selective inhibitors can cause dyspepsia even in the absence of peptic ulcer disease. Other drugs that
Peptic ulcer disease (gastric or duodenal ulcers). Functional dyspepsia (non-ulcer dyspepsia). Dyspepsia symptoms are estimated to occur in about 40% of the
Gabapentin as an adjunctive drug could be more effective in reducing the severity of GI symptoms in patients with dyspepsia, especially neurological symptoms (such as pain, reflux, and indigestion). Keywords: Functional dyspepsia, gabapentin, gastrointestinal disorders. Go to:
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride in Functional Dyspepsia Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a drug treatment often tried in the functional dyspepsia community, where
Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), is widely used for the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and functional dyspepsia. Polypharmacy is common in patients receiving omeprazole. Drug toxicity and treatment failure
One form of dyspepsia that often occurs is functional dyspepsia, or organic dyspepsia pylori infection or drugs that reduce stomach acid
by S Sihvo 2024 Cited by 42Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs for dyspepsia are likely to be used improperly. A physician's advice on the use of OTC dyspepsia drugs, in addition to detailed
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