A PROSPECTIVE, OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF DRUG REGIMEN USED FOR HELICOBACTER PYLORI ERADICATION IN PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE

Aim of the study: We aimed to study the efficacy of triple drug therapy which is considered as a standard regimen. Objective of the study: To observe the role of pharmacist in preventing the recurrence of H. pylori infection. To assess whether the drug regimen prescribed eradicates the H. pylori infection. Results: In a period of 6 months a total of 358 cases were observed. Among them 142 cases are rapid urease test +ve and 216 are rapid urease test – ve cases. Of 142 patients included in the analysis, Peptic ulcer disease was more common in men when compared to women and prevalent in age group of 51-60 years. The body mass index analysis showed that 35.2% of patients were obese. From the personal history of the patients, it was concluded that 32.3% were smokers whereas 31.6% were alcoholic. The medication history analysis showed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were commonly used by the patients. The diagnostic endoscopic reports show that patients suffer from erosive pan gastritis followed by erosive gastritis. Conclusion: A 14-day triple therapy was found to be completely eradicate H. pylori infection. Out of the various demographic details that were taken into consideration age, gender, BMI, smokers, alcoholics, spicy food intake and drug abuse increased symptoms whereas co-morbid illness, sleeping pattern and food interval didn’t affect much. Structured patient counselling and follow up had a significant effect which was seen in the form of zero recurrence, 100% medication adherence and improved quality of life.