Sufotidine
Sufotidine
Sufotidine (pronunciation: soo-foh-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 stomach.
Etymology
The term "Sufotidine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a sulfonamide group (hence the "su-"), a furan ring (hence the "-fo-"), and it is a type of histamine H2 receptor antagonist (hence the "-tidine").
Usage
Sufotidine is primarily used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It can also be used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Related Terms
- H2 receptor antagonist: A class of drugs that block the action of histamine on the stomach cells, thereby reducing the production of acid.
- Peptic ulcer disease: A condition characterized by the development of painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus).
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: A rare condition characterized by the development of one or more tumors in the pancreas or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). These tumors produce a hormone that results in increased production of stomach acid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sufotidine
- Wikipedia's article - Sufotidine
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