Histamine H2 Acid Reducers for Peptic Ulcer Disease
Why It Is Used
H2 blockers often are used to treat a Reference peptic ulcer Opens New Window or symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia).
H2 blockers are sometimes used to help prevent ulcers in people who take NSAIDs long-term (for example, for arthritis).
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 10, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
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