Efficacy of nizatidine, clarithromycin and bismuth subcitrate therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication in duodenal ulcer patients--a preliminary report

Br J Clin Pract. 1996 Jul-Aug;50(5):249-53.

Abstract

The triple combination of nizatidine, clarithromycin, and bismuth subcitrate resulted in an ulcer healing rate of 98% and an H. pylori eradication rate of 90%. Corresponding 'intention-to-treat' figures were 92% and 84%, respectively. These results suggest that further studies, shorter in duration, using lower dosages, and possibly testing other combinations with a double-blind methodology, are required.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Ulcer Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Clarithromycin / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Duodenal Ulcer / drug therapy*
  • Duodenal Ulcer / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Helicobacter pylori / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nizatidine / therapeutic use*
  • Organometallic Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Pilot Projects

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Ulcer Agents
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Clarithromycin
  • bismuth tripotassium dicitrate
  • Nizatidine