A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. It may occur in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. A peptic ulcer can affect several ...

Although not specifically approved for the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Losec AstraZeneca, Luton, UK) are widely used for this indication.

[5] Misoprostol is used for the prevention of aspirin- or NSAID-induced gastric ulcers in persons with a high risk for complications from gastric ulcer disease. Safety and efficacy is not ...