• 약학회지
• /
• 제44권1호
• /
• pp.16-21
• /
• 2000

Peptic ulcer is involved with Helicobacter pylori infection and antibiotic regimens are primary treatments. An optimal therapeutic regimen for eradication of Helicobacter pylori remains uncertain due to variable efficacy. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of omeprazole based antibiotic regimens in bacterial eradication, healing of peptic ulcer and to identify factors affecting efficacy. Seventy-seven patients were enrolled in the prospective, open-trial from November 1997 to Setember 1998. H. pylori infection was identified with endoscopy, H. pylori stain and rapid urease test. The first group (OAC7) received omeprazole 20 mg twice daily for 4 weeks which were the same schedule for all, amoxicillin and clarithromycin 500 mg three times daily for 1 week; the second group (OAC14), for 2 weeks on the same regimen as the first; and the last group (OACD) has taken bismuth in addition to the OAC7 regimen for 1 week. Eradication of H. pylori and healing of peptic ulcer were evaluated with endoscopy and tests for H. pylori before and after treatments. There were no significant differences in eradication rates; 77% in OAC7, 76% in OAC14, 81% in OACD (p=0.935) and healing rates; 82% in OAC7, 71% in OAC14, 95% in OACD (p=0.179), respectively. Compliance had an relationship with eradication rates significantly among regimens (p=0.049). Twenty three cases (29%) complained of the minor side effects. In conclusion, OAC7 was better in convenience of dosing schedule and showed fewer side effects with shorter duration and lower cost while There were no significant differences in efficacy among regimens.

• 동의생리병리학회지
• /
• 제26권3호
• /
• pp.381-385
• /
• 2012

We investigated the eradication rate and the adverse effects of combined treatment with western and oriental medication on Helicobacter pylori infected patients. We studied the eradication rate and the adverse effects of 1-week-triple therapy and 2-week-oriental medication(Banhasasimtang or Hyangsapeungeuysan) on Helicobacter pylori infected patients confirmed by urea breath test. Comparing 5 patients who took combined treatment with western and oriental medication, the results of this study showed that 4 patients got eradication effect of Helicobacter pylori with no influence on liver and kidney function. A patient had diarrhea and another patient had satiety after meals because of an adverse effect. Despite some possitive effect, the treatment did not make the Quality of Life improved. The findings of this study supports the adverse effects of combined treatment with western and oriental medication for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
• /
• 제16권10호
• /
• pp.4353-4356
• /
• 2015

Background: Levofloxacin is an effective medication for second line Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication. However, limited studies have approved its use as an effective antibiotic in first line therapy. Dexlansoprazole is a new PPI and lacks of evidence in support of a role in H. pylori eradication. This study was designed to evaluate efficacy of levofloxacin-dexlansoprazole-based quadruple therapy for H. pylori eradication in Thailand. Materials and Methods: This prospective randomized control study was performed during June 2014 to December 2014. H. pylori infected gastritis patients were randomized to receive 7- or 14-day levofloxacin-dexlansoprazole based on quadruple therapy (levofloxacin 500 mg OD, dexlansoprazole 60 mg bid, clarithromycin MR 1000 mg OD, bismuth subsalicylate 1048 mg bid). CYP2C19 genotyping and antibiotic susceptibility tests were conducted for all patients. A 13C urea breath test was performed to confirm H. pylori eradication at least 4 weeks after treatment. Results: A total of 100 patients were enrolled, comprising 44 males and 56 females (mean age of 52.6 years). Eradication rate by PP analysis was 85.7% (42/49) with the 7-day regimen and 98% (48/49) with the 14-day regimen (85.7% vs 98%; p-value=0.059). ITT analysis was 84% and 96% with 7- and 14-day regimens, respectively (84% vs 96%; p-value=0.092). Antibiotic susceptibility testing demonstrated 35.1% resistance to metronidazole, 18.3% to clarithromycin, and 13.5% to levofloxacin. CYP2C19 genotyping revealed 54.1% RM, 34.7% IM and 11.2% PM. The 14-day regimen provided 100% eradication in patients with clarithromycin or dual clarithromycin and metronidazole H. pylori resistant strains. Moreover, the eradication rate was 96.6% in patients with CYP2C19 genotype RM. Conclusions: The 14-day levofloxacin-dexlansoprazole based quadruple therapy provides high H. pylori eradication regardless of CYP2C19 genotype, clarithromycin or dual clarithromycin and metronidazole resistant strains. This regimen could be use as an alternative first line therapy for H. pylori eradication in Thailand.

• 대한소화기학회지
• /
• 제72권5호
• /
• pp.237-244
• /
• 2018

While the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is decreasing in Korea, the incidence of gastric cancer remains high, emphasizing the importance of H. pylori eradication. A new treatment strategy is needed as the eradication rate with standard triple therapy, which is currently the standard first-line regimen for H. pylori infection, has decreased below the optimum level. The major cause of eradication failure is increased antibiotic resistance. Sequential, concurrent, and hybrid therapies that include clarithromycin produce higher eradication rates than conventional standard triple therapy. However, the effectiveness of these treatments is limited in regions where the resistance rate to various antibiotics is high. Bismuth quadruple therapy is another alternative therapy, but again the eradication rate is not sufficiently high. Tailored therapy based on individual characteristics, including antibiotic susceptibility, may be ideal, but there are several limitations for clinical application and further research is needed. New potassium-competitive acid blocker-based therapies could emerge as effective alternatives in the near future. A consensus is needed to establish a strategy for applying new eradication therapies in Korea.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
• /
• 제34권2호
• /
• pp.122-131
• /
• 2010

This clinical study was performed to evaluate whether supplementation of proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-based triple therapy with Korean red ginseng can enhance Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication and reduce levels of halitosis-associated volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the stomach. Seventy-six patients were randomized into an eradication regimen-only group (n=45) or an eradication regimen plus 10 weeks of Korean red ginseng supplementation group (n=31). The eradication regimen consisted of PPI b.i.d., clarithromycin 500 mg b.i.d., and amoxicillin 1 g b.i.d.. for seven days. Korean red ginseng supplementation commenced on the last day of the eradication regimen. $^{13}C$-urea breath test and halimeter measurements were performed prior to protocol repetition. By intention-to-treat analysis, the H. pylori eradication rate in the Korean red ginseng group (77.4%, 24 of 31) was higher than that in the control group (45.0%, 26 of 45). However, by per protocol analysis, the eradication rate in the Korean red ginseng group was significantly higher than that in the control group (92.3%, 24/26 vs. 69.4%, 26/38; p<0.05). H. pylori infection was significantly associated with increased VSC levels. However, VSC levels decreased significantly in the Korean red ginseng group (p<0.05). In conclusion, supplementation of triple therapy with Korean red ginseng increased the H. pylori eradication rate and led to significant reductions in VSC levels, suggesting the usefulness of this substance in combating H. pylori infection.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• /
• 제32권4호
• /
• pp.427-434
• /
• 1999

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine, by reviewing the literature, whether treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia affects symptoms. Methods: We retrieved the literature using MEDLINE search, with nonulcer dyspepsia and Hericobacter pylori and treatment as key words, which were reported from 1984 to 1998, and manual literature search. The criteria for inclusion was as follows; 1) The paper should have confirmed nonulcer dyspepsia as case definition. 2) The paper should have peformed a randomized, blind trial. 3) Confirmation of Helicobacter pylori eradication should be done 4 weeks after treatment. 4) studies with no information on measurement of symptoms after treatment were not accepted. The percentage of patients with symptom improvement after eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection was calculated. Cumulative odds ratio was compared by fixed effect model and random effect model as sensitivity and funnel plot was used to evaluate publication bias. Results: The overall effect size of symptom improvement was calculated by cumulative odds ratio. Cumulative odds ratio of random effect model was 4.16(95% CI: 1.55-11.19). Before integrating each effect sizes into common effect size, the homogeneity test was conducted and random effect model was selected(Cochran's Q=41.08 (d.f=10, p<0.001)). The heterogeneity across studies was evaluated and the different methodological aspects of studies led to differences between study results Conclusions: The results suggest that the eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia results more symptom improvement. In studios that shows the opposite results there are methodological aspects explaining the heterogeneity.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• /
• 제33권3호
• /
• pp.285-298
• /
• 2000

본 연구는 지역사회에서의 소화불량환자의 Helicobacter pylori 양성률, 치료순응률 및 관련요인을 분석하고, 1년 후 요소호기검사로 추적검사를 실시하여 Helicobacter pylori 박멸률 및 관련 요인, Helicobacter pylori 박멸과 증상 호전과의 관계 등을 분석하고, Helicobacter pylori 치료 대안별 비용을 추정하고자 시행되었다. 경주시에 거주하는 30세 이상의 성인을 대상으로 1998년 3월 510명의 소화불량 증상 보유자를 선정하여 혈청검사 (ELISA)를 실시하였다. 대상자 510명 중 혈청검사 양성자 375명(73.5%)중 내시경검사에 동의한 304명에 대하여 CLO검사를 실시하였고, CLO검사 양성자 204명 에 게 tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate, amoxicillin, metronidazole의 3제요법을 실시하였다. 연구결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 소화불량자 510명 중 혈청검사에 의한 양성률은 73.5%였고, 혈청학적 검사 양성자 375명 중 내시경검사 수진율은 304명으로 81.1%였다. 이 중 CLO검사 양성자는 204명으로 67.1%였다. Helicobacter pylori 박멸여부를 판정하기 위한 1년 후 추적검사 완료자는 181명으로 88.7%였으며, 이 중 투약순응자는 122명으로 추적완료자의 67.4%였다. 추적완료자 중요소호기검사상 박멸된 대상자는 87명으로 박멸률은 48.1%였다. 투약순응자의 경우 122명 중 70명이 박멸되어 박멸률은 57.4%였다. CLO 양성여부와 대상자의 특성과의 관련성을 분석한 결과 연령, 성별, 주관적 경제적 수준, 흡연, 음주, 비타민 C 복용여부, 규칙적 식사 여부와 관련성이 없었다. 소화불량 증상 중 '상복부 통증' 이외의 모든 증상과 CLO양성 여부와는 유의한 관련성이 있었다(p<0.05). 추적검사 완료자에서 연령과 음주여부는 투약순응률과 유의한 관련성이 있었으나(p<0.05),성별, 흡연여부, 비타민 C 복용여부, 규칙적 식사 여부와는 관련성이 없었다. 치료순응여부와 Helicobacter pylori 박멱률간에는 통계적으로 유의한 관련성이 있었으나(p<0.01), 그외 대상자들의 특성과 Helicobacter pylori 박멸률 간에는 관련성이 없었다. Helicobacter pylori가 박멸된 군과 박멸되지 않은 군의 증상 호전율은 각각 62.1%, 59.6%였으나 통계적으로 유의하지는 않았다. 대안별 비용을 분석하였는데, 대안 I은 소화불량환자 전원에게 3제요법을 시행한 후 요소호기검사를 시행하는 방법이고, 대안 II는 소화불량환자를 대상으로 혈청검사를 시행 후 양성자에게 3제요법을 시행하고 요소호기검사를 시행하는 방법이며, 본 연구에서 적용된 대안 III은 소화불량환자를 대상으로 혈청검사를 시행 후 양성자에게 내시경검사와 CLO검사를 실시하고, 양성자에게 3제요법을 시행한 후 요소호기검사를 시행하는 방법이다. Helicobacter pylori 박멸을 위한 대안별 비용을 분석하면, 1인당 치료 비용은 대안 I 이 61,761원, 대안 II는 51,549원, 대안 III은 58,328원이었다. 대안별 비용과 항생제 내성 문제, 투약대상자의 수 등의 장 단점을 고려할 때 비용면에서는 대안 II가, 투약대상자수, 항생제 내성 문제, 위암의 조기발견 가능성 등을 고려하면 대안 III이 좋은 대안이라 할 수 있다. 지역사회 소화불량환자에서 혈청학적 검사 양성자 중 CLO 양성자율이 67.1%로 높고, 3제요법에 의한 치료율은 48.1%(치료순응자의 치료율은 57.4%)이고, 증상호전율은 60%를 상회하므로, Helicobacter pylori의 높은 감염률을 고려하면 지역사회에서 소화불량환자를 대상으로 한 집단검진 및 박멸사업의 시행은 의의가 있을 것으로 생각된다. 그러나 투약 대상자 선정을 위한 선행 검사와 치료약제의 선택을 위한 추가적인 연구는 필요하다. 또한 치료방침에 따른 투약순응률을 향상시키는 방안이 제시되어야 할 것이다. 향후 지역사회에서의 Helicobacter pylori에 대한 연구가 더 수행되어야 하며, 재감염률 등의 분석을 위 한 코호트를 구축하는 것이 필요하다. 또한 정책의 결정을 위한 근거자료로 활용할 수 있는 비용-편익분석이나 비용-효과분석을 할 수 있는 장기적인 연구들이 수행되어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Reports
• /
• 제8권2호
• /
• pp.81-90
• /
• 2020

배경 및 목적: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) 제균 치료는 위암 발병률을 줄이는 것으로 알려져 있다. 그러나 만성 위축성 위염, 장상피화생 및 이형성증이 있는 일반 집단에서도 위암의 발생 위험을 예방할 수 있는지에 대해서는 여전히 논란의 여지가 있다. 우리는 포괄적인 메타분석을 통해 이에 대한 연구를 수행해 보고자 한다. 방법: 2019년 12월까지 H. pylori 제균 치료가 위암에 미치는 영향을 평가한 논문들을 PubMed, KoreaMed, EMBASE 및 Cochrane Library에서 검색하였다. 전암성 병변(만성 위축성 위염/장상피화생/이형성증), 지역(아시아/비아시아) 및 추적관찰기간에 따라 하위 집단 분석을 수행하였다. 모든 데이터는 Review Manager 5.3으로 분석하였다. 결과: 본 연구에서는 총 6편의 전향적 무작위 연구가 최종 분석에 포함되었다. 전체 집단에서 H. pylori 제균 치료는 위암 발생 위험을 유의하게 감소시켰다(위험비[RR]=0.56; 95% 신뢰구간[CI]: 0.41-0.77, p<0.01). 또한, 하위 집단 분석을 보면, H. pylori 제균 치료는 아시아 지역과 10년 이상의 추적관찰을 시행한 집단에서 위암 발생 위험을 현저하게 감소시키는 것을 보여주었다(RR=0.54, 95% CI: 0.39-0.75, p<0.01 및 RR=0.51; 95% CI: 0.35-0.73, p<0.01). 그러나, 전암성 병변 유무에 따른 하위 집단 분석에서는 유의한 결과가 도출되지 않았다(전암성 병변이 있는 군, RR=0.86, 95% CI: 0.47-1.59, p=0.63; 전암성 병변이 없는 군, RR=0.42, 95% CI: 0.02-7.69, p=0.56). 결론: H. pylori 제균 치료는 일반 집단, 특히 아시아 지역에서 위암 발생 위험을 낮춘다. 제균 치료의 위암 예방 효과는 10년 이상 장기간 추적관찰 하였을 때 유의하다. 한편, 전암성 병변이 있는 일반 집단에서 위암 예방을 위해 H. pylori 제균 치료를 시행하는 것은 아직 근거가 명확하지 않아 권고하기 어렵다. 따라서 앞으로 이에 대한 더 많은 연구가 필요하다.

• Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
• /
• 제10권2호
• /
• pp.49-55
• /
• 2022

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is associated with gastroduodenal diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer diseases, gastric adenocarcinoma, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. Furthermore, various extragastroduodenal diseases have been suggested to be related with H. pylori infection. Although no single factor has been considered the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a negative association was found between the prevalence of H. pylori and GERD severity. Additionally, the role of eradication therapy of H. pylori in reflux esophagitis is controversial, and a significant correlation was found between successful H. pylori eradication rate and reflux esophagitis development. H. pylori infection remains an inconclusive and important issue in GERD. Thus, more experimental studies are necessary to elucidate the potential mechanisms.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
• /
• 제17권3호
• /
• pp.186-190
• /
• 2014

Lymphocytic gastritis (LG) is a rare subtype of chronic gastritis. It is defined as dense proliferation of intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) more than 25 lymphocytes per 100 epithelial cells. The known major causes of LG are celiac disease and Helicobacter pylori infection. H. pylori associated LG (HpLG) has more enhanced cytotoxic and apoptotic tendencies than chronic H. pylori gastritis. A 12-year-old girl with postprandial epigastric pain was diagnosed HpLG on endoscopic biopsy. After the 1st eradication therapy, H. pylori bacilli were still found, and urea breathing test was positive. Although the endoscopic finding was partially improved, clinical symptoms and histologic finding were persisted. We could achieve the improvement of clinical symptoms and disappearance of IELs after the 2nd eradication. The discordant of histopathologic and endoscopic improvement occurred after the 1st eradication therapy of HpLG. Therefore the clinical and histopathologic evaluation should be considered as well as endoscopic findings.