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Title: Helicobacter Pylori Clearance and Eradication with Triple Therapy in Duodenal Ulcer Patients
Authors: Huma Qureshi , Waquaruddin Ahmed , Serajuddaula Syed , Tariq Zia Lodi , Sarwar J. Zuberi
Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.
Country: Pakistan
Year: 1995
Volume: 45
Issue: 1
Language: English
Abstract
Triple therapy was given to 49 chronic helicobacier pylori positive chronic duodenal ulcer cases to see its efficacy in H. pylori clearance, eradication and ulcer healing, H. pylori clearance and eradication rates at week 5 and 8 were 87.8% and 81.5% while ulcer healing rates 68.2% and 81.5% respectively. Seven (18%) cases failed to clear H. pylori and were classified as non-responders. Histologically 60% showed post-treatment regression of gastritis. Tolerance to drugs was excellent with a good compliance rate
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