2006-09-25 21:49:24 · 4 answers · asked by anjing 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Rebamipide, an amino acid analog of 2(1H)-quinolinone, is used for mucosal protection, healing of gastroduodenal ulcers, and treatment of gastritis. It works by enhancing mucosal defense, scavenging free radicals, and temporarily activating genes encoding cyclooxygenase-2.
It has also been used for the treatment of Behçet's disease.
This drug is also called Mucosta. For more information go to:
2006-09-25 21:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by trushka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebamipide, an amino acid analog of 2(1H)-quinolinone, is used for mucosal protection, healing of gastroduodenal ulcers, and treatment of gastritis. It works by enhancing mucosal defense, scavenging free radicals, and temporarily activating genes encoding cyclooxygenase-2.
It has also been used for the treatment of Behcet's disease.
Its side effects are mainly related to the gastrointestinal tract and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It may cause generalised myalgia. The main risk associated with aminocaproic acid is the increased risk for thrombosis because of the inhibition of fibrinolysis.
2006-09-26 04:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Increased white blood cells.
2006-09-26 05:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-26 04:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋