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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2008; 14(19): 2968-2976
Published online May 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2968

Table 2 Pharmacological prevention of PEP: Overview of drugs tested in clinical trials

Name	Mechanism	Incidence of PEP
Somatostatin	Inhibition of pancreatic secretion	No effect
Octreotid	Inhibition of pancreatic secretion	Probably reduced
Gabexate mesilate	Protease inhibitor	No effect
N-acetylcysteine	Reduction of oxidative stress	No effect
Nitrogen oxide	Improvement of micro-circulation	No effect
Steroids	Non-specific anti-inflammatory	No effect
Interleukin-10	Anti-inflammatory	Probably no effect
TNF-alpha	Specific anti-inflammatory	No published trials
Antibiotics	Antibacterial	Reduced

Citation: Bang UC, Semb S, Nøjgaard C, Bendtsen F. Pharmacological approach to acute pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(19): 2968-2976
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i19/2968.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.2968