Pylera (Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium / Metronidazole / Tetracycline Hydrochloride) - Summary

PYLERA SUMMARY

PYLERA capsules are a combination antimicrobial product containing bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline hydrochloride for oral administration. Each size 0 elongated capsule contains:

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of PYLERA and other antibacterial drugs, PYLERA should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Patients with Active Duodenal Ulcer or History of Duodenal Ulcer Disease

PYLERA in combination with omeprazole are indicated for the treatment of patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate H. pylori. The eradication of Helicobacter pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.

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Published Studies Related to Pylera (Bismuth / Metronidazole / Tetracycline)

Pylera for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection. [2009]
An ideal antibiotic regimen for Helicobacter pylori should achieve eradication rates of approximately 90%. Current 7-day triple therapy is successful in about two-thirds of patients... Bismuth-based triple therapy using Pylera is a simplified, effective and well-tolerated regimen achieving cure rates of above 90%.

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Clinical Trials Related to Pylera (Bismuth / Metronidazole / Tetracycline)

An Open-Label Trial Of Reduced- Dose Pylera, Amoxicillin, and Esomeprazole in the Treatment Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection [Withdrawn]
Over the years, it has become clear that the first-line triple therapy is losing efficacy worldwide. A capsule containing 3 agents (Pylera®) containing 125mg metronidazole, 140mg bismuth subcitrate potassium, and 125mg tetracycline was made available. The efficacy of the Pylera capsule was studied in a randomized control trial, in which a quadruple Pylera therapy (Pylera capsule and a PPI) was evaluated against the standard triple regimen. In the study, 3 three-in-one capsules were taken four times daily (after meals and at bedtime). Given the above, we aim at assessing the effectiveness of fewer pills per day of the Pylera capsule (3 Pylera capsules supplemented with the addition of amoxicillin and esomeprazole twice daily; sum of 10 pills/day for 10 days) in the eradication of H. pylori.

Safety, Efficacy of Pylera BID Dosing in Eradication of H. Pylori [Withdrawn]
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Pylera when given twice a day. Pylera approved treatment schedule is 3 pills taken 4 times daily, in addition to omeprazole given twice daily. In this trial, subjects with confirmed Helicobacter Pylori infection will receive Pylera treatment and omeprazole twice daily.

Efficacy and Safety of Quadruple Therapy in Eradication of H. Pylori: A Comparison to Triple Therapy [Completed]
This study aims at evaluating efficacy and safety of quadruple therapy (bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline and omeprazole: OBMT) vs triple therapy (amoxicillin, clarithromycin and omeprazole: OAC) in H. Pylori eradication. It is hypothesized that quadruple therapy will be comparable in efficacy to triple therapy. Subjects with confirmed H. pylori positive status will be randomized to one of the treatments described above. At week 6 and 10 follow-up visits, a urea breath test(UBT) will be performed to confirm eradication.

H. Pylori Eradication Using Pyklear in Adults in El Paso, Texas: a Pilot Study [Recruiting]
The proposed open-label one arm before-after clinical trial will assess the efficacy of a 14-day quadruple therapy containing 420mg of bismuth subcitrate potassium, 375mg of metronidazole, 375mg of tetracycline hydrochloride (Pylera® packs from Axcan Pharma) and 20mg of omeprazole in eradicating H. pylori infection in 50 asymptomatic adults in El Paso, Texas. As part of the study we will obtain specimens for culture of H. pylori in a reference laboratory.

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