Triple vs. quadruple therapy for treating Helicobacter pylori infection: a meta‐analysis

Summary Background: Triple therapy (proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin and amoxicillin or an imidazole) is the first‐line treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection. However, the effectiveness of triple therapy is decreasing due to the increase in antibiotic resistance. Quadruple therapy (proton...

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Published in:Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics 2003-05, Vol.17 (9), p.1137-1143
Main Authors: Gené, E., Calvet, X., Azagra, R., Gisbert, J. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amoxicillin - administration & dosage
Antacids - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Biological and medical sciences
Bismuth - administration & dosage
Clarithromycin - administration & dosage
Ditiocarb - administration & dosage
Drug Resistance, Bacterial
Drug Therapy, Combination - administration & dosage
Helicobacter Infections - drug therapy
Helicobacter pylori
Humans
Medical sciences
Metronidazole - administration & dosage
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Tetracycline - administration & dosage
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