Anti-Ulcer Agents

**Definition:** Various agents with different action mechanisms used to treat or ameliorate PEPTIC ULCER or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. This has included ANTIBIOTICS to treat HELICOBACTER INFECTIONS; HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS to reduce GASTRIC ACID secretion; and ANTACIDS for symptomatic relief.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.505.954.483.203

**Synonyms:** - Anti-Ulcer Drugs