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Treatment Options
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Helicobacter Pylori Treatment Regimens
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a bacteria responsible for more than 90 percent of ulcers. To heal ulcers caused by H. pylori, multi-drug regimens are needed. These regimens consist of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, H2-Blockers, and and cytoprotective agents. Also available are combination products--Helidac and Prevpac--that contain combinations of the above drug classes. To learn more about the treatment regimens for H. pylori, go to the "Compare Drugs" section of this website. Drugs in the class
Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole, and Tetracycline Combination
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Helidac
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Lansoprazole, Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin
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Prevpac
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