H. Pylori Eradication Agents

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Omeclamox-Pak (amoxicillin/clarithromycin/omeprazole)

In areas of low clarithromycin resistance, including the United States, a 14-day course of "triple therapy" with an oral proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin 500 mg, and amoxicillin 1 g (or, if penicillin allergic, metronidazole 500 mg), all given twice daily for 14 days, is still recommended for first-line therapy. This regimen only achieves rates of eradication in up to 70% of cases... Wikipedia

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Manufacturer's Website: Omeclaox                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $924/package

Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline)

Helidac is part of the Nitroimidazole / Tetracycline Antibiotic Combinations class and treats Duodenal Ulcer. Nitroimidazole / tetracycline antibiotic combinations are used to treat duodenal ulcers. They work by killing the bacteria causing the ulcer. Helidac is only available as a brand name drug.

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Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                 Average retail cost: $1,142/package

Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium/metronidazole/tetracycline)

The drug combination bismuth subcitrate/metronidazole/tetracycline (trade name Pylera) is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer with an infection by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori... Wikipedia

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Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                  Average retail cost: $1,174/month

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