Acid control
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation
 

Eradication of H pylori is only half the battle.
 
Antacid therapies
Medication  Duodenal ulcer  Gastric ulcer Esophogel reflux
.
Cimetidine 300 mg qid
400 mg bid
800 mg qhs
300 qid
800 mg qhs
400 mg qid
800 mg qhs
Rantidine 150 mg bid
300 mg qhs
150 mg bid 150 mg bid-qid
Nizatidine 300 mg qhs
150 mg bid
150 mg bid 150 mg bid
Omeprazole 20 mg qd 20-40 mg qd
Lansoprazole* 15-30 mg qd 30 mg qd
Cisapride* 10-20 mg qid
Sucralfate* 1 g qid
           * Proton pump inhibitors

What's happening with our patient?
 

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