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bismuth subcitrate potassium/ metronidazole/ tetracycline
generic
Black Box Warnings .
Potential for Carcinogenicity
metronidazole shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats; unknown if metronidazole is associated with carcinogenicity in humans
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: CAP: 140 mg/125 mg/125 mg
H. pylori infection
- [3 caps PO qid x10-14 days]
- Info: give with omeprazole 20 mg PO bid x10-14 days; give with full glass of water after meals and at bedtime; do not open cap; search 'H. pylori Treatment' for epocrates H. pylori Treatment Regimens decision tool
renal dosing
- [see below]
- mild-moderate impairment: avoid use, dose adjustment not possible with fixed-dose combo; severe impairment: contraindicated
- HD/PD: avoid use, dose adjustment not possible with fixed-dose combo
hepatic dosing
- [see below]
- mild-moderate impairment: not defined, caution advised; severe impairment: avoid use, dose adjustment not possible with fixed-dose combo
Peds Dosing .
Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.