Efficacy and safety of low-dose tetracycline,amoxicillin quadruple therapy in Helicobacter pylori infection:A retrospective single center study

BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)eradication rates have declined with the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains in recent years.Although highly effective with a low prevalence of resistance,standard dose tetracycline is associated with frequent adverse events.The efficacy and safety of low-dose tetracycline as part of tetra-cycline and amoxicillin-containing bismuth quadruple therapy are not well described.AIM To compare the efficacy and safety of low-dose compared to standard dose tetracycline with combined amoxicillin-containing bismuth quadruple therapy in patients with H.pylori infection.METHODS Consecutive patients with H.pylori infection receiving tetracycline,amoxicillin,proton pump inhibitor,and bismuth for 14 days at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital(1/2022-6/2023)were evaluated.The low-dose tetracycline group received tetracycline 500 mg twice daily(bid)while the standard dose group received 750 mg bid or 500 mg three times daily(tid).Primary endpoints were H.pylori eradication rate and treatment-related adverse events.

Furazolidone,amoxicillin,bismuth and rabeprazole quadruple rescue therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori

AIM： To compare the efficacy and side effect profiles of three furazolidone and amoxicillin-based quadruple rescue therapies for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori （H pylonS. METHODS： Patients who failed in the Hpylori eradication therapy for at least one course were randomly allocated into three groups. Group A received rebaprazole 10 mg＋ amoxicillin 1 g ＋ furazolidone 100 mg, and bismuth subcitrate 220 mg, twice daily for 1 wk; group B received the same regimen of group A but for 2 wk; and group C received the same regimen of group B, but furazolidone was replaced by furazolidone 100 mg three times daily. To record the side effect profiles at the end of the treatment, Hpylori eradication was assessed with 13C-urea breath test 4 wk after therapy. RESULTS： Sixty patients were enrolled including 28 males, and 20 patients in each group. The average age of the patients was 49.2 years, ranging from 18 to 84 years. H pylori eradication rates with per-protocol analysis were 82%, 89% and 90% in the three groups, respectively. Side effects were found in 11 patients, including mild dizziness, nausea, diarrhea and increased bowel movement. None of the 11 patients needed treatment for their side effects. CONCLUSION： One- or two-week furazolidone and amoxicillin-based quadruple rescue therapy with a low dose furazolidone （100 mg bid） for the eradication of Hpylori is effective. Extending the antibiotic course to 14 d could improve the eradication rates.

Nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication in Chinese regions: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

AIM: To evaluate the applicability of nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) eradication in Chinese regions.METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was performed to evaluate the efficacy of nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy between sequential therapy or triple therapy for H. pylori eradication in Chinese regions. The defined Chinese regions include China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. The primary outcome was the H. pylori eradication rate; the secondary outcome was the compliance with therapy. The Pub Med, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies published in the period up to March 2016 with no language restriction.RESULTS: We reviewed six randomized controlled trials and 1616 patients. In 3 trials comparing concomitant quadruple therapy with triple therapy, the H. pylori eradication rate was significantly higher for 7-d nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy than for 7-d triple therapy(91.2% vs 77.9%, risk ratio = 1.17, 95%CI: 1.09-1.25). In 3 trials comparing quadruple therapy with sequential therapy, the eradication rate was not significant between groups(86.9% vs 86.0%). However, higher compliance was achieved with concomitant therapy than with sequential therapy.CONCLUSION: The H. pylori eradication rate was higher for nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy than for triple therapy. Moreover, higher compliance was achieved with nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy than with sequential therapy. Thus, nonbismuth concomitant quadruple therapy should be the first-line treatment in Chinese regions.

Effect of gastric microbiota on quadruple Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy containing bismuth

BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)is an important pathogen that can cause a variety of diseases.Yet,full eradication of H.pylori remains a significant challenge in clinical practice.H.pylori and other microbial communities have complex interactions in the unique gastric microecological environment.However,it is not clear whether the interactions have any effect on the therapeutic effect of H.pylori.AIM The aim was to investigate the characteristics of the gastric microbiota with H.pylori infection and the influence on the H.pylori eradication treatment.METHODS Patients with H.pylori infection underwent gastroscopy and received treatment for eradication.The prescription included esomeprazole 20 mg bid,Livzon Dele 220 mg bid,amoxicillin 1000 mg bid,and clarithromycin 500 mg bid for 14 d.Patients who did not respond to treatment and failed eradication were compared with those who achieved eradication by 1:2 propensity matching.Highthroughput sequencing of the gastric mucosal microbiota was performed,and the results were evaluated by alpha diversity analysis,beta diversity analysis,species correlation analysis,and metabolic pathway correlation analysis.RESULTS The eradication rate of all the patients was 95.5%(171/179).Twenty-four patients were enrolled in the study after propensity-matched scoring.There were eight cases in the failure group(patients who did not respond well to therapy)and 16 cases in the success group.The majority phyla in the two groups were the same,and included Proteobacteria,Bacteroides,Firmicutes,Actinomycetes,and Fusobacteria.The microbial diversity in the failure group had a decreasing trend(P=0.092)and the species abundance was significantly lower(P=0.031)compared with the success group.The high rate of H.pylori eradication was associated with Rhodococcus,Lactobacillus,and Sphingomonas,as they were significantly enriched in the successful group(P<0.05).Veronococcus and Cilium were enriched in the mucosa of chronic atrophic gastritis patients compared with chronic superficial gastritis patients(P=0.0466 and 0.0122,respectively).In both study groups,H.pylori was negatively correlated with other bacterial genera.More bacterial genera were directly related to H.pylori in the successful group compared with the failure group.CONCLUSION The effectiveness of quadruple H.pylori eradication therapy containing bismuth depended on gastric microbiota,and the high rate of H.pylori eradication was associated with the presence of Rhodococcus,Lactobacillus,and Sphingomonas.

Treatment of Helicobacter pylori in surgical practice:A randomised trial of triple versus quadruple therapy in a rural district general hospital

AIM: To compare a lansoprazole-based triple versus quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) eradication with emphasis on side effect prof ile,patient compliance and eradication rate at a rural district general hospital in Wales,United Kingdom. METHODS: One hundred one patients with H pylori infection were included in the study. Patients were randomised to receive triple therapy comprising of lansoprazole 30 mg,amoxycillin 1 g,clarithromycin 500 mg,all b.d. (LAC),or quadruple therapy comprising of lansoprazole 30 mg b.d.,metronidazole 500 mg t.d.s.,bismuth subcitrate 240 mg b.d.,and tetracycline chloride 500 mg q.d.s. (LMBT). Cure was defi ned as a negative 13C urea breath test 2 mo after treatment. RESULTS: Seven patients were withdrawn after randomisation. Fifty patients were assigned to LAC group and 44 to LMBT group. The intention-to-treat cure rates were 92% and 91%,whereas the per-protocol cure rates were 92% and 97%,respectively. Side effects were common,with 56% experiencingmoderate to severe symptoms in the LAC group and 59% in the LMBT group. Symptoms of vomiting,diarrhoea and black stools were significantly more common in the LMBT group. Patient compliance was 100% for triple therapy and 86% for quadruple therapy (P < 0.01). One-third of patients in both groups were still taking acid-reducing medications at six-month follow-up. CONCLUSION: One-week triple and quadruple therapies have similar intention-to-treat eradication rates. Certain side effects are more common with quadruple therapy,which can compromise patient compliance. Patient education or modifi cations to the regimen are alternative options to improve compliance of the quadruple regimen.

Quadruple therapy with moxifloxacin and bismuth for first-line treatment ofHelicobacter pylori

AIM:To compare triple therapy vs quadruple therapy for 10 d as first-line treatment ofHelicobacter pylori(H.pylori) infection.METHODS:Consecutive H.pylori positive patients never treated in the past for this infection were randomly treated with triple therapy of pantoprazole(PAN) 20 mg bid,amoxicillin(AMO) 1 g bid and moxifloxacin(MOX) 400 mg bid for 10 d(PAM) or with quadruple therapy of PAN 20 mg bid,AMO 1 g bid,MOX 400 mg bid and bismuth subcitrate 240 mg bid for 10 d(PAMB).All patients were found positive at 13 C-Urea breath test(UBT) performed within ten days prior to the start of the study.A successful outcome was confirmed with an UBT performed 8 wk after the end of treatment.χ 2 analysis was used for statistical comparison.Per protocol(PP) and intention-to-treat(ITT) values were also calculated.RESULTS:Fifty-seven patients were enrolled in the PAM group and 50 in the PAMB group.One patient in each group did not return for further assessment.Eradication was higher in the PAMB group(negative:46 and positive:3) vs the PAM group(negative:44 and positive:12).The H.pylori eradication rate was statistically significantly higher in the PAMB group vs the PAM group,both with the PP and ITT analyses(PP:PAMB 93.8%,PAM 78.5%,P < 0.02;ITT:PAMB 92%,PAM 77.1 %,P <0.03).CONCLUSION:The addition of bismuth subcitrate can be considered a valuable adjuvant to triple therapy in those areas where H.pylori shows a high resistance to fluoroquinolones.

Efficacy and safety of modified tetracycline dosing in a quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori:A retrospective single center study

BACKGROUND Although highly effective as a component of Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)treatment regimen,tetracycline is associated with a high incidence of medicationrelated adverse events.Modified dosing of tetracycline as part of quadruple therapy may improve safety while providing comparable eradication rates.AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of modified dosing of tetracycline in patients receiving tetracycline and furazolidone-containing quadruple therapy in patients with H.pylori infection.METHODS Consecutive patients(10/2020-12/2021)who received tetracycline and furazolidone quadruple therapy for H.pylori infection at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital were identified.All patients received tetracycline,furazolidone,proton pump inhibitor,and bismuth for 14 d as primary or rescue therapy.Modified tetracycline dose group received tetracycline 500 mg twice daily while standard group received 750 mg twice daily or 500 mg three times daily.RESULTS Three hundred and ninety-four patients[mean age=46.3±13.9,male=137(34.8%),and 309(78.4%)primary therapy]completed tetracycline and furazolidone quadruple therapy for H.pylori infection including those who received modified tetracycline dose in 157 and standard doses in 118(750 mg twice daily)and 119(500 mg three times daily).Eradication rates in the modified tetracycline dose group were 92.40%and in the standard groups,eradication rates were 93.20%for 750 mg twice daily group and 92.43%for 500 mg three times daily group,respectively,without statistical difference(P=0.959).The incidence of adverse events was lower in the modified tetracycline dose(15.3%vs 32.3%and 29.4%;P=0.002)compared to the standard dose group.CONCLUSION In a real-world experience,modified tetracycline dosing as part of tetracycline and furazolidone quadruple therapy for 14 d demonstrated high efficacy,comparable to standard tetracycline dose regimens,with a favorable safety profile.

Optimized sequential therapy vs 10- and 14-d concomitant therapy for eradicating Helicobacter pylori: A randomized clinical trial

BACKGROUND A cure for Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)remains a problem of global concern.The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance is widely rising and becoming a challenging issue worldwide.Optimizing sequential therapy seems to be one of the most attractive strategies in terms of efficacy,tolerability and cost.The most common sequential therapy consists of a dual therapy[proton-pump inhibitors(PPIs)and amoxicillin]for the first period(5 to 7 d),followed by a triple therapy for the second period(PPI,clarithromycin and metronidazole).PPIs play a key role in maintaining a gastric pH at a level that allows an optimal efficacy of antibiotics,hence the idea of using new generation molecules.This open-label prospective study randomized 328 patients with confirmed H.pylori infection into three groups(1:1:1):The first group received quadruple therapy consisting of twice-daily(bid)omeprazole 20 mg,amoxicillin 1 g,clarith-romycin 500 mg and metronidazole 500 mg for 10 d(QT-10),the second group received a 14 d quadruple therapy following the same regimen(QT-14),and the third group received an optimized sequential therapy consisting of bid rabe-prazole 20 mg plus amoxicillin 1 g for 7 d,followed by bid rabeprazole 20 mg,clarithromycin 500 mg and metronidazole 500 mg for the next 7 d(OST-14).AEs were recorded throughout the study,and the H.pylori eradication rate was determined 4 to 6 wk after the end of treatment,using the 13C urea breath test.RESULTS In the intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis,the eradication rate was higher in the OST-14 group compared to the QT-10 group:(93.5%,85.5%P=0.04)and(96.2%,89.5%P=0.03)respectively.However,there was no statist-ically significant difference in eradication rates between the OST-14 and QT-14 groups:(93.5%,91.8%P=0.34)and(96.2%,94.4%P=0.35),respectively.The overall incidence of AEs was significantly lower in the OST-14 group(P=0.01).Furthermore,OST-14 was the most cost-effective among the three groups.CONCLUSION The optimized 14-d sequential therapy is a safe and effective alternative.Its eradication rate is comparable to that of the 14-d concomitant therapy while causing fewer AEs and allowing a gain in terms of cost.

Vonoprazan-amoxicillin dual therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication in Chinese population:A prospective,multicenter,randomized,two-stage study

BACKGROUND The efficacy of Vonoprazan-amoxicillin dual therapy(VAT)in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)is controversial.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of VAT in the Chinese population.METHODS This prospective,multicenter,randomized,open-label,and two-stage study was conducted at 23 centers in Fujian,China(May 2021-April 2022).H.pylori-infected patients were randomized to bismuth quadruple therapy(BQT),BQT-Vonoprazan(BQT-V),seven-day VAT(VAT-7),ten-day VAT(VAT-10),and fourteen-day VAT(VAT-14)groups.The primary endpoint was the H.pylori eradication rate.The secondary endpoint was the frequency of adverse events.This study was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry,ChiCTR2100045778.RESULTS In the first stage,VAT-7 and BQT-V groups were selected for early termination because less than 23 among 28 cases were eradicated.In the second stage,the eradication rates for BQT,VAT-10,and VA-14 were 80.2%[95%confidence interval(95%CI):71.4%-86.8%],93.2%(86.6%-96.7%),92.2%(85.3%-96.0%)in the intention-to-treat(ITT)analysis,and 80.9%(95%CI:71.7%-87.5%),94.0%(87.5%-97.2%),and 93.9%(87.4%-97.2%)in the per-protocol analysis.The ITT analysis showed a higher eradication rate in the VAT-10 and VAT-14 groups than in the BQT group(P=0.022 and P=0.046,respectively).The incidence of adverse events in the VAT-10 and VAT-14 groups was lower than in the BQT group(25.27%and 13.73%vs 37.62%,respectively;P<0.001).CONCLUSION VAT with a duration of 10 or 14 days achieves a higher eradication rate than the BQT,with a more tolerable safety profile in H.pylori-infected patients in Fujian.Huang XP et al.VAT for H.pylori eradication.

Metabolic dynamics in chronic gastritis:Examining urinary profiles post Helicobacter pylori eradication

Chronic gastritis is the persistent and insidious inflammation of the gastric lining.Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)has been identified as the most common cause of chronic gastritis and consequently elimination of H.pylori can lead to its cure.This editorial explores the use of urinary metabolic profiles before and after eradication to identify biomarkers that can aid in prognosis and treatment.Despite providing promising insights,there are limitations such as a small sample size(17 patients),a narrow treatment period of 2 wk,and treatment heterogeneity,which raise concerns.Nevertheless,these findings have opened a gateway to enhancing the treatment and prognosis of chronic gastritis through urinary metabolomics.

Helicobacter pylori:Future perspectives in therapy reflecting three decades of experience

The rising prevalence of antibiotic resistance has created a need to reassess the established Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)eradication protocols,and to develop new ones.Various bacterial and host factors are evaluated,and their contribution to eradication failure is estimated.For a long time being considered the cornerstone eradication scheme,the standard triple therapy has been replaced with novel,more efficient regimens,namely sequential and concomitant,along with the emergence of a new design of bismuth quadruple therapy.A rescue levofloxacin based regimen has overcome the fear of therapy failure due to higher prevalence of dual resistant(clarithromycin and metronidazole)H.pylori.Culture-free and efficient susceptibility test are reestablishing the concept of tailored therapy,making eradication success close to originally desirable rates.Alleviating therapy side effects and improving patient compliance are as important as choosing appropriate eradication schemes,so various probiotic compound supplements are taken into consideration.Finally,we summarize the emerging efforts and obstacles in creating efficientH.pylori vaccine.

Two-week bismuth-containing quadruple therapy and concomitant therapy are effective first-line treatments for Helicobacter pylori eradication: A prospective open-label randomized trial

BACKGROUND Increasing levels of antibiotic resistance have reduced the Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)eradication rates afforded by the standard triple therapy.Thus,2-wk firstline four-drug regimens must be considered.AIM To analyze the eradication rates of modified bismuth-containing quadruple therapy(mBCQT)and concomitant therapy(CT),the associated adverse events,and compliance.METHODS Patients infected with H.pylori were prospectively randomized to receive mBCQT or CT for 2 wk.mBCQT featured a proton pump inhibitor(PPI),bismuth,metronidazole,and tetracycline,taken twice daily.CT included a PPI,clarithromycin,metronidazole,and amoxicillin,taken twice daily.The 13C-urea breath test was performed no earlier than 4 wk after therapy concluded to confirm eradication.If either the histological or rapid urease test was positive,H.pylori infection was diagnosed.RESULTS The demographic characteristics of 68 patients who received mBCQT and 68 who received CT did not differ significantly.On intention-to-treat analysis,the eradication rate was 88.2%(60/68)in the mBCQT group and 79.4%(54/68)in the CT group(P=0.162).By per-protocol analysis,the respective eradication rates were 98.4%(60/61)and 93.1%(54/58)(P=0.199).More CT than mBCQT patients experienced adverse events[33.8%(23/68)mBCQT vs 51.5%(35/58)CT patients,respectively,P=0.037].All patients showed good compliance[85.3%(58/68)mBCQT vs 82.4%(56/68)CT patients,P=0.641].CONCLUSION The H.pylori eradication rates of the 2-wk mBCQT and CT regimens are high.Most patients show good compliance,and more CT than mBCQT patients experience adverse events.

Non-bismuth quadruple therapy for first-line Helicobacter pylori eradication:A randomized study in Japan

AIM:To find the way to improve the eradication rate of first-line therapy in Japanese patients.METHODS:We prospectively compared the effectiveness of 7-d quadruple therapy to standard 7 d triple therapy in Japanese patients infected with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori).One hundred and nineteen patients were randomly assigned to receive 7-d non-bismuth quadruple therapy with lansoprazole,amoxicillin,clarithromycin and metronidazole(LACM7) or 7-d triple therapy with lansoprazole,amoxicillin and clarithromycin(LAC7).After three months,H.pylori status was analyzed by 13C-urea breath test.Incidence rates of adverse events were evaluated by use of questionnaires.RESULTS:By intention-to-treat(ITT) analysis,the eradication rate in the LACM7 group was 94.9%,which was significantly higher than the LAC7 group(68.3%,P < 0.001).Per protocol analysis also showed a significantly higher eradication rate in the LACM7 group(98.3%) than the LAC7 group(73.2%,P < 0.001).Nevertheless,the incidence of serious adverse events did not differ between the two groups(RR:1.10,95% CI:0.70-1.73,P = 0.67).CONCLUSION:Seven day non-bismuth quadruple therapy(LACM7) was superior to standard 7-d triple therapy(LAC7) for first-line eradication.

Exploration and Study of Jianpi Qushi Powder Combined with Standard Anti HP Quadruple Therapy in the Treatment of HP Infectious Gastritis of Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Stagnation Type

Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi Qushi powder combined with standard anti-HP quadruple therapy in the treatment of HP infectious gastritis with spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation. Methods: From January 2020 to December 2021, 223 patients with laboratory-confirmed HP infection who were admitted to the Outpatient and Inpatient Department of Internal Medicine in our hospital were selected as the research objects and randomly divided into two groups. 101 patients in the control group were given standard anti HP quadruple therapy;122 cases in the treatment group were given traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi Qushi powder combined with standard anti HP quadruple therapy. The two groups were rechecked carbon breath test after the designed course of treatment, and the curative effects of the two groups were compared. Results: 113 cases in the treatment group were cured by traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi Qushi powder combined with standard anti HP quadruple therapy, and the cure rate was 92.62%. 84 cases in the control group were cured by standard anti HP quadruple therapy, and the cure rate was 83.17%, χ2 = 4.7955, P = 0.0285, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Traditional Chinese medicine Jianpi Qushi powder combined with standard anti HP quadruple therapy in the treatment of HP infectious gastritis with spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation is one of the best treatment schemes for HP infection. The results of this study achieve the best clinical treatment effect, and provide a more valuable and reliable method for the treatment of gastropathy in clinical internal medicine, which is worthy of popularization and application.

Research Progress of Jianpi Qushi Powder Combined with Standard Anti Hp Quadruple Therapy in the Treatment of Hp Infectious Gastritis with Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Stagnation

Stomach Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the common gastric diseases. Helicobacter pylori infectious gastritis of spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation is a relatively intractable chronic disease. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine methods have emerged one after another in the treatment of gastric Helicobacter pylori infection. By collecting references, the author reviewed the clinical characteristics of gastric Helicobacter pylori infection and the new progress of traditional Chinese medicine treatment.

Standard triple, bismuth pectin quadruple and sequential therapies for Helicobacter pylori eradication

AIM: To compare the effectiveness of standard triple, bismuth pectin quadruple and sequential therapies for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ) eradication in a randomized, double-blinded, comparative clinical trial in China. METHODS: A total of 215 H. pylori -positive patients were enrolled in the study and randomly allocated into three groups: group A (n = 72) received a 10-d bismuth pectin quadruple therapy (20 mg rabeprazole bid , 1000 mg amoxicillin bid , 100 mg bismuth pectin qid , and 500 mg levofloxacin qd ); group B (n = 72) received the sequential therapy (20 mg omeprazole bid , 1000 mg amoxicillin bid , in 5 d, followed by 20 mg omeprazole bid , 500 mg tinidazole bid , 500 mg clarithromycin bid , for another 5 d); group C (n = 71) received a standard 1-wk triple therapy (20 mg omeprazole bid , 1000 mg amoxicillin bid , 500 mg clarithromycin bid ). After all these treatments, 20 mg omeprazole bid was administrated for 3 wk. H. pylori status was assessed by histology, 13C-urea breath test and rapid urease test at baseline and 4-6 wk after completion of treatment. Ulcer cicatrization was assessed by gastroscopy. χ 2 test (P < 0.05) was used to compare the eradication rates and ulcer cicatrisation rates among the three groups. RESULTS: The eradication rate was 83.33% (60/72) in group A, 88.89% (64/72) in group B, and 80.56% (58/71) in group C. The ulcer cicatrisation rate was 86.44% (51/59) in group A, 90.16% (55/61) in group B, and 84.91% (45/53) in group C. The sequential therapy yielded a higher eradication rate and ulcer cicatrisation rate than the standard triple and bismuth pectin quadruple therapies. Statistically, the eradication rate of group B was significantly different from groups A and C (P < 0.05), but the difference of ulcer cicatrisation rate and side effects was not statistically significant among the three groups (P > 0.05). The three protocols were generally well tolerated. CONCLUSION: The sequential therapy has achieved a significantly higher eradication rate, and is a more suitable first-line alternative protocol for anti-H. pylori infection compared with the standard triple and bismuth pectin quadruple therapies.

Second-line rescue treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: Where are we now?

At present, the best rescue therapy for Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection following failure of firstline eradication remains unclear. The Maastricht Ⅴ/Florence Consensus Report recommends bismuth quadruple therapy, or fluoroquinolone-amoxicillin triple/quadruple therapy as the second-line therapy for H. pylori infection. Meta-analyses have shown that bismuth quadruple therapy and levofloxacin-amoxicillin triple therapy have comparable eradication rates, while the former has more adverse effects than the latter. There are no significant differences between the eradication rates of levofloxacin-amoxicillin triple and quadruple therapies. However, the eradication rates of both levofloxacin-containing treatments are suboptimal. An important caveat of levofloxacin-amoxicillin triple or quadruple therapy is poor eradication efficacy in the presence of fluoroquinolone resistance. High-dose dual therapy is an emerging second-line therapy and has an eradication efficacy comparable with levofloxacinamoxicillin triple therapy. Recently, a 10-d tetracyclinelevofloxacin(TL) quadruple therapy comprised of a proton pump inhibitor, bismuth, tetracycline and levofloxacin has been developed, which achieves a markedly higher eradication rate compared with levofloxacin-amoxicillin triple therapy(98% vs 69%) in patients with failure of standard triple, bismuth quadruple or non-bismuth quadruple therapy. The present article reviews current second-line anti-H. pylori regimens and treatment algorisms. In conclusion, bismuth quadruple therapy, levofloxacin-amoxicillin triple/quadruple therapy, high-dose dual therapy and TL quadruple therapy can be used as second-line treatment for H. pylori infection. Current evidence suggests that 10-d TL quadruple therapy is a simple and effective regimen, and has the potential to become a universal rescue treatment following eradication failure by all firstline eradication regimens for H. pylori infection.

Current status of Helicobacter pylori eradication and risk factors for eradication failure

BACKGROUND The Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)eradication rate is decreasing in the general population of China.AIM To evaluate the H.pylori eradication status in real-world clinical practice and to explore factors related to eradication failure.METHODS Patients with H.pylori infection who were treated with standard 14-d quadruple therapy and received a test of cure at a provincial medical institution between June 2018 and May 2019 were enrolled.Demographic and clinical data were recorded.Eradication rates were calculated and compared between regimens and subgroups.Multivariate analysis was performed to identify predictors of eradication failure.RESULTS Of 2610 patients enrolled,eradication was successful in 1999(76.6%)patients.Amoxicillin-containing quadruple regimens showed a higher eradication rate than other quadruple therapy regimens(83.0%vs 69.0%,P<0.001).The quadruple therapy containing amoxicillin plus clarithromycin achieved the highest eradication rate(83.5%).Primary therapy had a higher eradication rate than rescue therapy(78.3%vs 66.5%,P<0.001).In rescue therapy,the amoxicillinand furazolidone-containing regimens achieved the highest eradication rate(80.8%).Esomeprazole-containing regimens showed a higher eradication rate than those containing other proton pump inhibitors(81.8%vs 74.9%,P=0.001).Multivariate regression analysis found that older age,prior therapy,and use of omeprazole or pantoprazole were associated with an increased risk of eradication CONCLUSION The total eradication rate is 76.6%.Amoxicillin-containing regimens are superior to other regimens.Age,prior therapy,and use of omeprazole or pantoprazole are independent risk factors for eradication failure.

Modified sequential therapy vs quadruple therapy as initial therapy in patients with Helicobacter infection

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of modified sequential therapy and to compare modified sequential therapy with standard quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) eradication.METHODS: In total, 200 consecutive patients who were diagnosed with H. pylori-infected chronic gastritis by electronic endoscopy and rapid urease testing from December 2012 to October 2013 were enrolled in this study. The patients had not previously received H. pylori eradication treatment, and were randomized into two groups. The patients in Group A(n = 101) were treated with ilaprazole + bismuth potassium citrate + amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium + levofloxacin, and the patients in Group B(n = 99) were administered a modified sequential therapy composed of ilaprazole at 5 mg bid and amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium at 914 mg for the first five days followed by ilaprazole at 5 mg bid, furazolidone at 100 mg bid and levofloxacin at 500 mg qid for the next five days. Four to six weeks after the end of treatment, a 14C-urea breath test was performed for all the subjects to confirm the eradication of H. pylori. The intention-to-treat and per-protocol eradication rates were determined.RESULTS: A total of 190 of the 200 patients completed the study. All 200 patients were included in the intention-to-treat analysis, whereas 190 patients were included in the per-protocol analysis. In the intentionto-treat analysis, the rates of H. pylori eradication in Groups A and B were 85.15%(86/101) and 81.82%(81/99), respectively. In the per-protocol analysis, the H. pylori eradication rates in Groups A and B were 88.66%(86/97) and 87.09%(81/93), respectively. No significant difference was observed(χ2 = 0.109, P = 0.741) in the eradication rate between Groups A and B. The rates of adverse effects observed in the groups were similar at 6.19%(6/97) for Group A and 7.53%(7/93) for Group B(P > 0.05). No mortality or major morbidities were observed in any of the patients. Symptomatic improvements in the presentation of stomachache, acid regurgitation, and burning sensation were not significantly different between the two groups.CONCLUSION: Ilaprazole-based 10-d standard quadruple therapy does not offer an incremental benefit over modified sequential therapy for the treatment of H. pylori infection, as both treatment regimens appear to be effective, safe, and well-tolerated as initial treatment options.

Assessing of the Therapeutic Efficacy of These 2 Treatment Regimens in the Management of Helicobacter pylori Infection at Kinshasa

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection is a worldwide public health problem. Unfortunately, its management poses a problem because of resistance to antibiotics. However, there are codified treatment protocols covering sequential and concomitant quadritherapy with regard to first-line probabilistic treatment. The objective of this study was to assess the therapeutic efficacy of these 2 treatment regimens in the management of Hp infection at Kinshasa. Methods: This was a mixed study, with documentary, descriptive and interventional approaches, carried out between September 1, 2018 and April 30, 2020. Results: Sixty-four patients were collected, including 36 men against 28 women with a sex ratio of 1H:1F;the mean age was 54 ± 16.5 years. There was an over-representation of senior patients (n = 29);an intermediate number of adult patients (n = 22) and a lower number of young patients (n = 13). 34 and 30 were respectively treated according to the concomitant and sequential regimens. Concomitant quadruple therapy offered an eradication rate of 91.2% compared to 56.7% for sequential quadruple therapy;concomitant treatment, advancing age and absence of risky behavior more quickly predicted the occurrence of eradication success. Conclusion: The present study showed superiority of concomitant quadruple therapy over sequential quadruple therapy in first-line treatment. Alcohol with active smoking had a negative influence, while concomitant quadruple therapy, advancement in age had a positive influence on the success of the eradication of Hp infection.