How does Cytotec work?
Your stomach has a protective mucous layer that allows food to be digested by strong digestive juices. Without this protective layer, these digestive juices could damage your stomach. Arthritis medicines can be very helpful in decreasing pain and swelling in your joints. But like every medication, they can also cause unwanted side effects. Certain arthritis drugs, also known as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), can damage your stomach’s protective mucous layer. If this protective layer becomes weakened, stomach ulcers could occur. In some cases, this could result in serious complications such as bleeding, hospitalization, and surgery. Prostaglandins are natural substances found in many parts of the body. They help control the amount of acid in your stomach as well as the thickness of the protective mucous lining of the stomach. Arthritis medications can decrease the amount of prostaglandins in the lining of your stomach. If there is not enough prostaglandin in your stomach
