Journal article
Pharmacological interventions for non-ulcer dyspepsia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The commonest cause of upper gastrointestinal symptoms is non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) and yet the pathophysiology of this condition has been poorly characterised and the optimum treatment is uncertain. It is estimated that pound450 million is spent on dyspepsia drugs in the UK each year.
OBJECTIVES: This review aims to determine the effectiveness of six classes of drugs (antacids, histamine H2 antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, …
Authors
Soo S; Moayyedi P; Deeks J; Delaney B; Innes M; Forman D
Journal
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, , No. 2,
Publication Date
2000
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd001960
ISSN
1361-6137