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2. Drugs for acid-related disorders - Wikipedia

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   These drugs are among the most widely sold drugs in the world, and are generally considered effective. [3] When these medications are used long term, the lowest effective dose should be taken. [4] They may also be taken only when symptoms occur in those with frequent problems. [5] Proton-pump inhibitors are named using the suffix "-prazole".

3. Prokinetic agent - Wikipedia

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   A prokinetic agent (also prokineticin, gastroprokinetic agent, gastrokinetic agent or propulsive) is a type of drug which enhances gastrointestinal motility by increasing the frequency or strength of contractions, but without disrupting their rhythm. [1]

4. Category:Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system and ...

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   Generally, drugs outlined within the ATC code A should be included in this category. Please see WP:PHARM:CAT for more information. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gastrointestinal system drugs .

5. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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   When nonselective COX-1/COX-2 inhibitors (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen) lower stomach prostaglandin levels, ulcers of the stomach or duodenum and internal bleeding can result. [126] The discovery of COX-2 led to research to the development of selective COX-2 inhibiting drugs that do not cause gastric problems characteristic of older ...

6. Mosapride - Wikipedia

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   Mosapride is a gastroprokinetic agent that acts as a selective 5HT 4 agonist.The major active metabolite of mosapride, known as M1, additionally acts as a 5HT 3 antagonist, [1] which accelerates emptying throughout the whole of the gastrointestinal tract in humans, [2] and is used for the treatment of gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia [3] and irritable bowel ...

7. Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Wikipedia

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   The standard surgical treatment for severe GERD is the Nissen fundoplication. In this procedure, the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the lower esophageal sphincter to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia. [61] It is recommended only for those who do not improve with PPIs. [42]