Peptic Ulcer Approved Drugs
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Peptic Ulcer.
Found 10 Approved Drugs for Peptic Ulcer
Carafate
Generic Name
Sucralfate
Carafate
Generic Name
Sucralfate
Form: Tablet, Suspension
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: October 30, 1981
Classification: Aluminum Complex
Sucralfate tablets, USP are indicated in: Short-term treatment (up to 8 weeks) of active duodenal ulcer. While healing with sucralfate may occur during the first week or two, treatment should be continued for 4 to 8 weeks unless healing has been demonstrated by x-ray or endoscopic examination. Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers.
Clarithromycin
Generic Name
Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin
Generic Name
Clarithromycin
Form: Tablet, For
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: August 25, 2005
Classification: Macrolide Antimicrobial
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria in the following: Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults.
MisoprostoL
Brand Names
Cytotec, MisoprostoL Diclofenac-Sodium-MisoprostoL, Dicloenac, Arthrotec, Diclofenac
MisoprostoL
Brand Names
Cytotec, MisoprostoL Diclofenac-Sodium-MisoprostoL, Dicloenac, Arthrotec, Diclofenac
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 27, 1986
Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Diclofenac sodium and misoprostol delayed-release tablets are indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in patients at high risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications. For a list of factors that may increase the risk of NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal ulcers and their complications [see Warnings and Precautions.
Aciphex
Generic Name
Rabeprazole
Aciphex
Generic Name
Rabeprazole
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: November 08, 2013
Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Rabeprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indicated in adults for: Healing of Erosive or Ulcerative Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nizatidine
Generic Name
Nizatidine
Nizatidine
Generic Name
Nizatidine
Form: Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: July 09, 2002
Classification: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 8 weeks for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer. In most patients, the ulcer will heal within 4 weeks. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at a reduced dosage of 150 mg h.s. after healing of an active duodenal ulcer. The consequences of continuous therapy with nizatidine for longer than 1 year are not known. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 12 weeks for the treatment of endoscopically diagnosed esophagitis, including erosive and ulcerative esophagitis, and associated heartburn due to GERD. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 8 weeks for the treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. Before initiating therapy, care should be taken to exclude the possibility of malignant gastric ulceration.
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