Azapropazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is indicated for use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis and gout. Gastro-intestinal disturbances, allergic skin rashes and photosensitivity, headache, vertigo, oedema and kidney impairment may occur. Gastro-intestinal bleeding and angioedema have been reported. Pre-treatment with this drug failed to modify plasma concentrations of phenobarbitone. Brain levels of imipramine or desmethyl imipramine were unaffected 60 minutes after oral administration of imipramine.

Cetraxate is an oral gastrointestinal medication, mucosal protectant. Cetraxate might indirectly stimulate capsaicin-sensitive afferent nerves and increase mucosal blood flow, and that this may be a key mechanism underlying its gastroprotective action. Cetraxate prevents gastric mucosal blood flow decrease in H. pylori-infected patients. It is usually used to improve gastric mucosal lesion in acute gastritis or acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis and to treat gastric ulcer. The most commonly reported adverse reactions include constipation, rash, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and diarrhea.

Sofalcone is a mucosal protective agent that has been reported to inhibit growth of Helicobacter pylori. It is considered safe and effective for the treatment of gastritis and gastric ulcer. It is used in Japan. Adverse reactions are: liver dysfunction, jaundice, rash, constipation, dry mouth, heartburn.

Tranilast is an antiallergic drug developed by Kissei Pharmaceuticals. It was approved in 1982 for use in Japan and South Korea for bronchial asthma. Indications for keloid and hypertrophic scar were added in 1993. It has been used for the treatment of allergic disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. Tranilast is used for the treatment of bronchial asthma, keloid and hypertrophic scar, and allergic disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.

Azapropazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is indicated for use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis and gout. Gastro-intestinal disturbances, allergic skin rashes and photosensitivity, headache, vertigo, oedema and kidney impairment may occur. Gastro-intestinal bleeding and angioedema have been reported. Pre-treatment with this drug failed to modify plasma concentrations of phenobarbitone. Brain levels of imipramine or desmethyl imipramine were unaffected 60 minutes after oral administration of imipramine.

Cetraxate is an oral gastrointestinal medication, mucosal protectant. Cetraxate might indirectly stimulate capsaicin-sensitive afferent nerves and increase mucosal blood flow, and that this may be a key mechanism underlying its gastroprotective action. Cetraxate prevents gastric mucosal blood flow decrease in H. pylori-infected patients. It is usually used to improve gastric mucosal lesion in acute gastritis or acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis and to treat gastric ulcer. The most commonly reported adverse reactions include constipation, rash, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and diarrhea.