metronidazole/subsalicylate/tetracycline (Pylera)
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Introduction
Combines metronidazole, tetracycline, subsalicylate into 1 pill
Indications
treatment of H pylori
Dosage
3 pills QID along with omeprazole 20 mg BID for 10 days (equivalent to Helidac kit)
More general terms
Components
- metronidazole (Flagyl, MetroGel)
- tetracycline (Achromycin, Sumycin, Bristacycline)
- bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, BSS, Kaopectate)
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 14(6): 2007 H. Pylori Treatment Regimens Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=230604&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com