Quadruple drug generally refers to the bismuth quadruple regimen for H. pylori treatment. 20 days after stopping the quadruple regimen medication and following the doctor’s instructions for the relevant review program will generally affect the test results, and it is recommended to stop the medication and review the test after 1 month to be more accurate.
Bismuth quadruple regimen includes a bismuth agent such as bismuth potassium citrate, an acid inhibitor such as omeprazole and two antibiotics such as amoxicillin + metronidazole for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections, generally can be discontinued after about 14 days of medication, 1 month after discontinuation of medication, the patient can be carried out carbon 14, carbon 13 examination, fecal antigen test, gastroscopy and other related review tests to understand the patient’s treatment effect.
Patients with Helicobacter pylori infection taking bismuth quadruple regimen should follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out the relevant review program, such as gastroscopy should be fasting for at least 8 hours before the examination.
It is recommended that patients taking bismuth quadruple regimen should go to the gastroenterology department of regular hospitals and other related departments for detailed consultation.