Treatment for GI Bacterial Infections Flashcards
What is the general regimen for infection with H.Pylori?
2 antibiotics + PPI
What is the general regimen for infection with H.Pylori?
2 antibiotics + PPI
For LOW clarithromycin resistance areas and no prior clarithromycin exposure, what is the therapy for H.Pylori infection?
Triple therapy
- PPI
- Clarithromycin
- Amoxicillin OR Metronidazole
For LOW clarithromycin resistance areas and no prior clarithromycin exposure, what is the therapy for H.Pylori infection?
Triple therapy
- PPI
- Clarithromycin
- Amoxicillin OR Metronidazole
For Triple therapy for H.Pylori infection, the agents are dosed ____ daily
Twice
Quadruple therapy for H.Pylori infection?
- PPI
- Amoxicillin
- Metronidazole
- Bismuth Subsalicylate
Quadruple therapy for H.Pylori infection?
- PPI
- Amoxicillin
- Metronidazole
- Bismuth Subsalicylate
For Quadruple therapy for H.Pylori infection, the agents are dosed ____ except for the?
4 times daily
- PPI still twice daily
Antibiotic therapy for H.Pylori is recommended for how many days?
10-14
Antibiotic therapy for H.Pylori is recommended for 10-14 days. What should you continue after that time is up and why?
PPI - for several weeks after so the ulcer can heal
Antibiotic therapy for H.Pylori is recommended for 10-14 days. What should you continue after that time is up and why?
PPI - for several weeks after so the ulcer can heal
Treatment for Clostridiodes Difficile?
ORAL Vancomycin
Treatment for Clostridiodes Difficile?
ORAL Vancomycin
Vancomycin is recommended for Clostridiodes Difficile. How is it administered?
ORAL
Treatment for severe disease of Clostridiodes Difficile?
IV Metronidazole
Oral Vancomycin