Prevention of Peptic Ulcer and Dyspeptic Symptoms with Omeprazole in Patients Receiving Continuous Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Therapy: A Nordic Multicentre Study

Ekström, Per; Carling, L.; Wetterhus, S; Wingren, P.-E.; Anker-Hansen, O.; Lundegårdh, Göran; Thorhallsson, E.; Unge, Peter

doi:10.3109/00365529609010347

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Prevention of Peptic Ulcer and Dyspeptic Symptoms with Omeprazole in Patients Receiving Continuous Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Therapy: A Nordic Multicentre Study

Published in Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology • Jan 1, 1996

Authors:

Per Ekström

L. Carling

S Wetterhus

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to cause gastroduodenal lesions and dyspeptic symptoms. METHODS: Patients with a history of dyspepsia or uncomplicated peptic ulcer disease and with a need for continuous NSAID treatment were randomized to receive either 20 mg omep...

Subject

Omeprazole

Medicine

Gastroenterology

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