Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced ulcers

Updated: July 12, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

misoprostol

Prophylaxis
200 mcg orally every 6hours with food; may be reduced to 100 mcg every 6hours if a higher dose is not tolerated; the last dose should be taken at bedtime
Should continue therapy throughout the duration of the therapy

pantoprazole

Indicated for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced ulcers 20 mg to 40 mg once daily, taken by orally
Typically, it is given simultaneously with NSAID treatment to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal complications

pantoprazole

For 13 to 18 years old:
Take a dose of 20 mg to 40 mg orally once daily

misoprostol

the dose may be taken at 100 mcg every 6 hours and may be increased to 100 mcg/day every 3 days until the desired dose is achieved to avoid the possibility of diarrhoea.

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