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H2 receptor antagonists.

J K Siepler, K D Campagna, P E Donahue

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

|February 1, 1978

Summary

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Histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2 antagonists) effectively manage peptic ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Cimetidine shows promise for duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and hypersecretory conditions.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Pharmacology

Background:

Peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome involve gastric acid hypersecretion.
Histamine H2 receptor antagonists represent a novel therapeutic class.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical applications of H2 antagonists in managing peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
To describe the pharmacology and clinical use of specific H2 antagonists, including burimamide, metiamide, and cimetidine.

Main Methods:

Literature review of histamine H2 receptor antagonists.
Discussion of drug secretion, pharmacology, and clinical efficacy.
Analysis of side effects associated with H2 antagonist therapy.

Main Results:

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H2 antagonists are effective in treating gastric hyperacidity and hypersecretory states.

Cimetidine demonstrates efficacy in treating duodenal ulcers.

Cimetidine shows promising results for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and gastric ulceration.

Conclusions:

Histamine H2 receptor antagonists are valuable tools in managing peptic ulcer disease.
Cimetidine is a key H2 antagonist with significant therapeutic potential in various gastrointestinal disorders.