Lupitidine
Lupitidine
Lupitidine (pronounced loo-pi-ti-deen) is a type of drug used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. It belongs to the class of H2 receptor antagonists, which work by reducing the amount of acid produced by the cells in the lining of the stomach.
Etymology
The term "Lupitidine" is derived from the Latin word "lupus", meaning wolf, and the Greek word "tidine", meaning to kill. This is likely a reference to the drug's ability to "kill" the "wolf" of stomach acid that can cause discomfort and damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
Usage
Lupitidine is primarily used to treat conditions such as gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It can also be used to prevent these conditions in patients at high risk.
Side Effects
Like all drugs, Lupitidine can cause side effects. These may include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as arrhythmia, pancreatitis, and hepatitis.
Related Terms
- H2 receptor antagonist
- Gastric ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Arrhythmia
- Pancreatitis
- Hepatitis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lupitidine
- Wikipedia's article - Lupitidine
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