Proglumide
Proglumide
Proglumide (pronunciation: proh-GLU-mide) is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as cholecystokinin antagonists. It is primarily used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and to manage gastrointestinal disorders associated with the overproduction of gastric acid.
Etymology
The term 'Proglumide' is derived from the words 'pro' meaning 'before' and 'glumide', which is a synthetic compound. The name signifies the drug's function as a precursor to the production of certain enzymes in the body.
Usage
Proglumide works by blocking the action of the hormone cholecystokinin, which stimulates the release of pancreatic enzymes and bile. By inhibiting the action of cholecystokinin, proglumide reduces the production of gastric acid, thereby helping to heal peptic ulcers and manage gastrointestinal disorders.
Related Terms
- Cholecystokinin Antagonist
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Gastrointestinal Disorder
- Gastric Acid
- Cholecystokinin
- Pancreatic Enzyme
- Bile
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proglumide
- Wikipedia's article - Proglumide
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