Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole and Tetracycline—For H. pylori - Systemic
Brand Names
Helidac
Bismuth Subsalicylate, Metronidazole and Tetracycline—For H. pylori *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
Before Using
In deciding to using a medication,
the chance of taking this combination of medication must be weighed against
the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For
this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole and tetracycline,
the following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to bismuth subsalicylate, aspirin or other salicylates,
metronidazole, or tetracycline. Also tell your health care professional if
you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or
dyes.
Pregnancy care
The use of this combination of medication in pregnant
women is not recommended. Tetracycline may have toxic effects on the fetus
during the early stages of pregnancy. Always use of tetracycline in the last
half of pregnancy may cause the unborn infant's teeth to become permanently
discolored.
Breast-feeding problem
Use of this combination of medication is not recommended
since metronidazole and tetracycline pass into breast milk and may cause serious
unwanted effects in nursing babies.
Use for Children
Infants and children up to 8 years of age must
not take this combination of medication unless directed by the child's family doctor.
Tetracycline may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth.Children or teenagers who have or who are recovering from chickenpox or
influenza must not use this combination of medication unless directed by
the child's family doctor. If nausea or vomiting occurs after taking this combination
of medication, check with the child's family doctor. Nausea or vomiting could be early
signs of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Elderly care
Many medication have not been studied specifically
in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects
or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing the
use of this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole,
and tetracycline in the elderly with its use in other age groups.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases various medication may be using together even
if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change
the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this
combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole and tetracycline,
it is especially important that your health care professional know if you
are taking any of the following:
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Alcohol Consuming alcohol during treat or for at least
1 day after treat with metronidazole in this combination of medication
may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headaches and flushing or redness
of the face
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Antacids
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Iron-containing drug
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Sodium bicarbonate
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Zinc Use of these medication with tetracycline in this combination
of medication may decrease the effect of tetracycline
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Anticoagulants - blood thinners This combination of medication
may change the bleeding times in diseaseds taking anticoagulants
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Antidiabetic medication - diabetes drug you take by mouth
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Insulin The bismuth subsalicylate in this combination of medication
may make the levels of sugar in the blood become too low
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Aspirin
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Other salicylates The bismuth subsalicylate in this combination
of medication may add to the effects of aspirin or other salicylates, increasing
the risk of toxicity
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Barbiturates, especially phenobarbital
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Carbamazepine - Tegretol
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Glutethimide - Doriglute
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Phenylbutazone - Butazolidin
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Phenytoin - Dilantin
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Primidone - Mysoline
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Rifampin - Rifadin Taking any of these medication with
metronidazole in this combination of medication may decrease the effects of
metronidazole
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Disulfiram - Antabuse Patients taking disulfiram with
metronidazole in this combination of medication may have an increased risk
of side effects
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Oral contraceptives - birth control pills Use of birth control
pills with tetracycline in this combination of medication may decrease the
effect of the birth control pills and increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy
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Penicillin Use of penicillin with tetracycline in this combination
of medication may decrease the effects of penicillin
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of this combination of medication - bismuth subsalicylate,
metronidazole and tetracycline. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have
any other medical problems, especially:
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Kidney disease
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Liver disease Higher blood levels of metronidazole and tetracycline
in this combination of medication may occur, resulting in an increased risk
of side effects
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