African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2285

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A review on Helicobacter pylori infection and treatment

Faiza Naseer*
  • Faiza Naseer*
  • College of Pharmacy, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Fatima Javid
  • Fatima Javid
  • College of Pharmacy, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Samra Sadiq
  • Samra Sadiq
  • College of Pharmacy, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Muhammad Zeeshan Ashraf
  • Muhammad Zeeshan Ashraf
  • College of Pharmacy, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Hira Naeem
  • Hira Naeem
  • Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Agriculture University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Laiba Riaz
  • Laiba Riaz
  • Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Agriculture University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Aisha Shehzad
  • Aisha Shehzad
  • Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Agriculture University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Huma Naz
  • Huma Naz
  • Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
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Nayab Latif
  • Nayab Latif
  • University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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  •  Received: 20 March 2013
  •  Published: 08 March 2015

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori is a microorganism which has been the reason of various diseases, including gastritis, peptic, duodenal ulcer and cancer of the stomach. Urea breathe test (till 6 years), stool antigen test and serology testing are used for diagnosis. Triple, quadruple, sequential, salvage and levofloxacin, omeprazole, nitazoxanide, and doxycycline (LOAD) therapies are used for treatment of all H. pylori infections. Providing patient education regarding adherence, proper administration of drug and their adverse effects is one of the most important roles of pharmacists.

Key words: Helicobacter pylori, infection, levofloxacin, omeprazole, nitazoxanide, and doxycycline (LOAD) therapy, salvage therapy.

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