What medication is good for gastritis?
Disease description:
I've been having stomach pain recently and was diagnosed with gastritis. I'd like to ask the doctor, what medications are good for treating gastritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Commonly used medications for the treatment of gastritis include:
1. Proton pump inhibitors: such as omeprazole and lansoprazole. These effectively reduce gastric acid secretion and promote healing of the gastric mucosa. They are suitable for all types of gastritis, especially gastritis associated with excessive gastric acid production.
2. H2 receptor antagonists: such as ranitidine and famotidine. These reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking H2 receptors on gastric parietal cells and are suitable for patients with mild to moderate gastritis.
3. Gastric mucosal protectants: such as bismuth preparations and sucralfate. These can form a protective layer over the gastric mucosa, promote ulcer healing, and reduce inflammation.
4. Antibiotics: if gastritis is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, antibiotics must be used in combination to eradicate the pathogen, eliminate the infection, and prevent recurrence of gastritis.
5. Traditional Chinese patent medicines: such as Sanjiu Weitai and Weisu Granules. These have the effect of regulating the spleen and stomach and relieving symptoms of gastritis.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a physician to avoid self-medication, which may worsen the condition or cause adverse reactions. At the same time, maintaining good dietary habits and a healthy lifestyle is important.
