Non-antibiotic therapies for Helicobacter pylori infection.
Despite years of experience with Helicobacter pylori treatment, the ideal regimen for treating the infection has not been found. The most effective eradication treatment is the combination of a proton pump inhibitor with antibiotics, but 10-20% of the patients fail to obtain eradication of the infection. Antibiotic resistance is a major factor affecting the outcome of treatment. Non-antibiotic therapies, including phytomedicines, probiotics, and antioxidants, have been increasingly investigated as potential alternatives for the treatment of H. pylori. In this article, we review the non-antibiotic therapies for H. pylori infection.
Kamiji
Mayra M
MM
Departamento de Clinica Medica, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto-SP, Brazil. maykamiji@hotmail.com
de Oliveira
Ricardo B
RB
D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000379:methods; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019936:Probiotics / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000975:Antioxidants; D010936:Plant Extracts