Peptic ulcers refer to sores that form in the stomach or intestine as a result of increased stomach acid secretion. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says that drinking too much alcohol, smoking cigarettes and chronic ibuprofen, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory use can increase the risk for peptic ulcers. Internal bleeding, an infection and perforation of the peptic ulcer can occur if untreated. Fortunately, medications can effectively manage peptic ulcers.
Aluminum Hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide is actually the hydroxide salt found in aluminum available for ingestion, Drugs.com says. Specifically, this drug treats stomach ulcers, heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion.
According to the NIH, aluminum hydroxide's common side effects include a poor appetite and constipation. This should subside within a week. Call a physician if aluminum hydroxide's common effects remain for more than seven days. This drug's serious effects include muscle weakness, confusion, fatigue and discomfort. Notify a physician immediately if aluminum hydroxide causes these effects.
Drugs.com says that taking aluminum hydroxide while suffering from kidney disease or delayed gastric emptying may require a change in this drug's dose. In some cases, this drug may not be taken at all as it can lead to the previously mentioned effects.
Aluminum hydroxide is available as a tablet, capsule or liquid and it needs to be taken as a physician instructs.
Methscopolamine
Methscopolamine is a medication designed to decrease stomach acid secretion. This helps manage peptic ulcer disease. According to Drugs.com, methscopolamine's common side effects include trouble sleeping, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, bloating, decreased sweating and a rash. Other side effects of methscopolamine include impotence, confusion, light sensitivity, dizziness and a headache. Notify a doctor if methscopolamine's effects remain for four to seven days.
Methscopolamine's serious side effects include a fast or pounding heartbeat, diarrhea and decreased urination. Contact a doctor immediately if methscopolamine causes these symptoms.
Methscopolamine is a tablet taken 30 minutes minutes prior to eating and at bedtime, Drugs.com says.
Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium Bromide
Chlordiazepoxide and clinidium bromide is a combination medication used to treat stomach ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, the NIH says.
This drug's common effects include drowsiness, heartburn, dry mouth, changes in appetite, weakness, fatigue, trouble sleeping and excitement. Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide also cause light sensitivity, changes in taste, stomach problems, weakness and bloating. These effects are not life-threatening but inform a doctor if these effects remain for more than five to seven days.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide's serious effects include frequent urination, slow speech, a severe skin rash, an irregular heartbeat, yellowing of the skin, trouble breathing or swallowing, a tremor, shuffling walk and jaw, back or neck muscle spasms. These may be signs of a potentially fatal underlying disease, so call a physician when these side effects occur.
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide is available as a capsule taken three to four times daily.
