Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Helicobacter pylori infection Age: Adult Condition: As triple therapy |
Dose: Oral Kit – Omeprazole 20 mg, clarithromycin 250 mg, and metronidazole 400 mg Frequency: twice daily Duration: 7-14 days Note: Each kit twice daily. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Eradication of Helicobacter pylori Age: 10–17 years |
Dose: Oral – Omeprazole 20 mg, amoxicillin 1000 mg, and clarithromycin 500 mg Frequency: twice daily Note: by mouth (oral) |
Administration
- Take as prescribed
- Complete full course
Side Effect
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- dark stools
- dry mouth
- stomatitis
- myalgia
- confusion
- headache
- dizziness
- vaginitis
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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Diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Furosemide, Torsemide, Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene)
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Increased risk of hypomagnesaemia
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Warfarin
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May increase INR and prothrombin time
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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