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The article was written by the Clinical Pharmacology Team, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital
Up to 50% of Helicobacter pylori treatment cases will experience side effects. However, these side effects are usually mild, transient, and only a small percentage (<10%) require discontinuation of treatment due to adverse drug reactions.
1. What is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria?
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that lives in the mucus lining of the stomach or duodenum. About 50% of the world's population is infected with H. pylori, most of which will be asymptomatic. However, some may experience gastrointestinal problems such as inflammation, peptic ulcers, and, rarely, stomach cancer.
Treatment of H. pylori often requires a combination of drugs, including: drugs that reduce gastric acid secretion to facilitate ulcer healing, antibiotics and some other drugs to increase the effectiveness of H. pylori eradication or control symptoms. proof.
2. Some side effects when treating Helicobacter pylori bacteria
Metallic taste in the mouth: This side effect is common with regimens containing metronidazol (Flagyl®) or clarithromycin (Klacid®). Drinking plenty of water, using some gum or mints can soften this metallic taste. Certain fruits or foods can also help reduce discomfort.
Red skin, headache, nausea, sweating, tachycardia: these effects can be seen when metronidazole (Flagyl®) is used with alcohol. Therefore, it is important to avoid alcohol while taking and after taking metronidazol (Flagyl®) for at least 24 hours.
Đỏ da, đau đầu, buồn nôn, vã mồ hôi, nhịp tim nhanh là một số tác dụng phụ khi điều trị vi khuẩn Helicobacter pylori
Black stools, constipation: bismuth can cause black tongue, black stools and cause constipation. Symptoms will go away on their own, especially at the end of treatment. However, care should be taken to distinguish it from melena due to gastrointestinal bleeding. Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist for support if you have black stools combined with some symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding such as vomiting blood, abdominal pain, fatigue, paleness..
Need attention. that it is very important to take the full medicine and complete the course of treatment, so if you experience any of the above side effects or any discomfort, please tell your doctor, pharmacist for advice. advise.
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