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Antacids
Medications that neutralize stomach acid, providing relief from heartburn and indigestion.
H₂-receptor antagonists
Drugs that block histamine H₂ receptors in the stomach, reducing gastric acid secretion.
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Medications that inhibit the proton pump in gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing stomach acid production.
Mucosal protective agents
Drugs that protect the gastric mucosa from acid damage.
Prostaglandin analogues
Agents that mimic prostaglandins, increasing mucus and bicarbonate secretion, and decreasing gastric acid production.
Potassium-competitive acid blockers
Drugs that reduce gastric acid secretion by competing with potassium in the proton pump.
Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy
Pharmacological treatment aimed at eliminating H. pylori infection in patients with peptic ulcers.
Prokinetic drugs
Medications that enhance gastrointestinal motility.
Dopamine receptor antagonists
Drugs that block dopamine receptors, often used as antiemetics.
Serotonin (5-HT₃) receptor antagonists
Medications that block serotonin receptors to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Muscarinic receptor antagonists
Drugs that inhibit muscarinic receptors, used to manage symptoms of motion sickness and nausea.
Histamine H₁ receptor antagonists
Antihistamines that prevent nausea by blocking H₁ receptors.
Neurokinin-1 (NK₁) receptor antagonists
Medications that block NK₁ receptors to help prevent vomiting.
Oral rehydration therapy
A treatment for diarrhea involving the replacement of lost fluids and electrolytes.
Antimotility drugs
Agents that slow down intestinal motility to alleviate diarrhea.
Bulk-forming laxatives
Laxatives that absorb water and expand, increasing stool bulk.
Osmotic laxatives
Drugs that draw water into the intestine to soften stool and stimulate bowel movement.
Stimulant laxatives
Laxatives that stimulate peristalsis in the intestines to promote bowel movement.
Stool softeners
Agents that facilitate the passage of stool by moistening it.
Lubricant laxatives
Laxatives that coat the stool and intestinal lining to facilitate easier passage.
Secretagogues
Drugs that stimulate secretion of fluids and electrolytes in the intestines.
Drugs used in inflammatory bowel disease
Medications designed to reduce inflammation in conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Drugs used in irritable bowel syndrome
Medications that alleviate symptoms of IBS, including pain and altered bowel habits.
Drugs affecting pancreatic secretion
Agents that modulate the secretion of enzymes from the pancreas.
Drugs used in hepatic and biliary disorders
Medications that treat liver and gallbladder conditions.