Diseases [C] » Digestive System Diseases [C06] » Gastrointestinal Diseases » Intestinal Diseases » Duodenal Diseases » Peptic Ulcer
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Description
Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). MeSH
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Subtype Terms (5)
Duodenal Ulcer
30 drugs (22 approved, 8 experimental)
Esophagitis, Peptic
12 drugs (7 approved, 5 experimental)
Stomach Ulcer
46 drugs (27 approved, 19 experimental)
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
15 drugs (12 approved, 3 experimental)
Approved Indicated Drugs (22)
Phase 4 Indicated Drugs (21)
Phase 3 Indicated Drugs (7)
Phase 2 Indicated Drugs (2)
Other Experimental Indicated Drugs (6)
Organization Involved with Phase 4 Indications (24)
Organization Involved with Phase 3 Indications (18)
Organization Involved with Phase 2 Indications (2)
Organization Involved with Phase 1 Indications (5)
Organization Involved with Other Experimental Indications (17)
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