Pharmacological Treatment of Gastritis: A Narrative Review with a Systematic Literature Search.

ABSTRACT: Gastritis, characterized by gastric mucosal inflammation, is a common gastrointestinal disorder with diverse etiologies, such as Helicobacter pylori infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use, and autoimmune conditions. Pharmacological treatment aims primarily to heal the mucosa and resolve symptoms, and such treatments include mucoprotective agents, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs). Mucoprotective agents enhance gastric mucosal protection through multiple mechanisms, such as by promoting mucosal regeneration, reducing inflammation, and mitigating oxidative stress. Clinical trials have highlighted the effectiveness of these agents in promoting endoscopic healing and ameliorating symptom

SUBMITTER: Kim B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12616137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature