[Antigastrin therapy in gastric ulcer]

A brief review of the role of gastrin on gastric secretion and its influence in the genesis of peptic ulcer is made. A report is made of the pharmacological studies of Proglumida and its antigastrin action and the interest its association with Hioscin Butil-Bromuro may represent in the antiulcer therapy. A study is made of 26 patients submitted to a general treatment for peptic ulcer this drug together with a bland diet and psychotherapy. The results were: 19 (73%) cases cured; 6 (23%) cases improved; no results in 1 (4%) case. No secondary side effects appear and the symptomatic response appears 8 days after the treatment is initiated. The dosis used is of 2 tablets before the 3 main meals. Each tablet contains 250 mg of Proglumide and 10 mg of Hioscin Butil-Bromuro. It is considered useful in the antiulcer therapy to have available a drug which can control the physiological effects of gastrin and from this point of view its action is different from that of the antiacids and anticolinergics.