Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Introduction Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) encompasses the formation of ulcers in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or duodenum (duodenal…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Introduction Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing-remitting inflammatory disorder of…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common, chronic condition that affects…
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES)
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a rare digestive disorder characterized by the development…
The Vomiting Centre and the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)
1 · Introduction Vomiting (emesis) is an evolutionarily conserved defence reflex that forcefully…
Pharmacology of Antiemetic Drugs
Introduction Nausea and vomiting are defensive reflexes that protect the body from…
Pharmacology of antiemetic drugs
Introduction Nausea and vomiting are protective reflexes designed to prevent the ingestion…
Pharmacology of H2 Receptor Antagonists
Introduction H2 receptor antagonists, also known as H2 blockers, are a class…
