Closing Remarks H₂-Receptor Antagonists and Helicobacter pylori Eradication

Abstract

Background: To discuss the place of histamine H₂-receptor antagonists in eradication therapy of Helicobacter pylori. Methods: Analysis of two papers in this supplement and the relevant literature. Results: Triple therapy comprising ranitidine and two antibiotics is effective in speeding up healing of duodenal ulcer and eradicating H. pylori from the stomach. Conclusion: Ranitidine is to be considered as a valuable and safe component of triple therapy against H. pylori in duodenal ulcer patients.

Key Words:

• Eradication
• Helicobacter pylori
• histamine H₂-receptor antagonists
• ranitidine
• triple therapy