Why should xanthines be avoided by patients with gastric or peptic ulcers?

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2007-02-18 03:55:23 · 3 answers · asked by gina S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

Because xanthines increases gastric acid secretion. More acid may contributes to ulcer formation or worsening of existing ulcers.

2007-02-18 05:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by KarlYKT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2007-02-18 03:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by ( Put Name Here ) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because they can cause stomach bleeds

2007-02-18 03:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋