Triple therapy which includes a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) along with two antimicrobials is routinely used for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori. Multiple regimens are reported using different combinations of PPIs and antimicrobials
Omeprazole is a well studied proton pump inhibitor that reduces gastric acid secretion. This review examines its use in Helicobacter pylori infection, gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GORD) with or without oesophagitis and gastrointestinal damage caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding the once-weekly DPP-4 inhibitor omarigliptin or the sulfonylurea glimepiride to the treatment regimen of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and inadequate glycemic control on metformin monotherapy
After endoscopic treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers, bleeding recurs in 15 to 20 percent of patients.
The authors present an overview of the current evidence and management recommendationsrnfor evaluation and treatment of adults with acute ischemic stroke. The intended audiences are prehospital care providers,rnphysicians, allied health professionals, and hospital administrators responsible for the care of acute ischemic stroke patientsrnwithin the first 48 hours from stroke onset. These guidel…
Purpose??he aim of this guideline is to present current and comprehensive recommendations for the diagnosis andrntreatment of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).
ICH is a serious medical condition where outcome can be impacted by early, aggressive care. The guidelines offer a framework for goal directed treatment of the ICH patient.
Calcium channel blockers are important drugsrnfor the treatment of chronic stable angina. However, negativerninotropic and dromotropic effects may limit their usefulnessrnin patients with atrioventricular conductionrnabnormalities or left ventricular dysfunction.
Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of long-lasting disability and death. Two main strategies have been proposed for the treatment of ischemic stroke: restoration of blood flow by thrombolysis or mechanical thrombus extraction during the first few hours of ischemic stroke, which is one of the most effective treatments and leads to a better functional and clinical outcome. The other dir…