| Theme | Review of New Japanese Guideline for Peptic Ulcer Treatment |
|---|---|
| Title | Role of Antacids and Antisecretory Drugs in Treatment of Peptic Ulcers |
| Publish Date | 2010/12 |
| [ Summary ] | A guideline for peptic ulcer treatment is now available. Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAID use are two major risk factors in the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. Antacid treatment, using proton pump inhibitors and histamine H2 receptor antagonists, plays an important role in peptic ulcer treatment |