Ch-8.3 D Pharm Pharmacology

Topic: Anti-ulcer drugs

Drugs commonly used for symptom relief or healing of peptic ulcers.

 Classification of drugs:

1. Antacids: Calcium carbonate, Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide

2. H2-receptor antagonists: Famotidine, Ranitidine, Cimetidine

3. Proton pump inhibitors: Pantoprazole,Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole

4. Mucosal protectants: Sucralfate