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Drugs Used in Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)


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In this episode of PodBites, Rafah Chahine and Raghda Adwan break down the pharmacological management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)โ€”a condition caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and protective mechanisms. They explore antacids, acid-suppressing agents, mucosal protective drugs, and H. pylori eradication therapies, explaining their mechanisms, uses, and side effects.

๐Ÿ’ก Key Highlights:

โœ”๏ธ What are peptic ulcers? Causes, symptoms, and risk factors.
โœ”๏ธ Acid control strategies: Antacids, H2 receptor antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), including Vonoprazan.
โœ”๏ธ Mucosal protective agents: Sucralfate, misoprostol, and colloidal bismuth compounds.
โœ”๏ธ H. pylori eradication: Triple therapy vs. sequential therapy, and strategies to overcome antibiotic resistance.
โœ”๏ธ Practice questions & high-yield clinical pearls to reinforce key concepts.

Perfect for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals, this episode simplifies PUD pharmacology into an engaging and digestible discussion.


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