GI Ulceration
Erosive disease of the gastric or duodenal mucosa, often precipitated by NSAID exposure, mast-cell tumour histamine release, or stress in equines. Proton-pump inhibitors and H2 blockers reduce acid secretion; sucralfate provides mucosal protection.
Drugs cited for gi ulceration (14)
- Cimetidine(Tagamet)Gastrointestinal
- Esomeprazole(Nexium)Gastrointestinal
- Famotidine(Pepcid)Gastrointestinal
- Lansoprazole(Prevacid)Gastrointestinal
- Misoprostol Veterinary(Cytotec Vet)Miscellaneous
- Nizatidine(Axid)Gastrointestinal
- Omeprazole(Prilosec, GastroGard)Gastrointestinal
- Omeprazole (Equine Paste)(GastroGard, UlcerGard)Gastrointestinal
- Omeprazole Compounded Suspension(Compounded Omeprazole)Compounded
- Omeprazole Paste(GastroGard, UlcerGard)Gastrointestinal
- Ranitidine(Zantac)Gastrointestinal
- Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate(Tritec)Gastrointestinal
- Sucralfate(Carafate)Gastrointestinal
- Sucralfate Suspension(Carafate Suspension)Miscellaneous
Each drug page lists the dose, citation, and species-specific rules. Verify against current literature before prescribing.