[Effectiveness of omeprazole, clarithromycin and amoxycillin therapy to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in patients with active peptic ulcer. Preliminary results of GENPY study].

Background: To compare the effectiveness of two length of the same therapy to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in patients with non complicated active peptic ulcer.

Patients And Methods: 223 patients visited at primary health centres. A randomised controlled trial was carried out to compare the results of 6 or 7 days of treatment with clarithromycin 500 mg, amoxicillin 1 g and omeprazole 20 mg, b.

[Non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents and gastrointestinal protection: adequate prescription in primary care?].

Objectives: To find the frequency of prescription of gastro-intestinal protectors (GIP) at the same time as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). To find certain characteristics linked to their use in primary care. To evaluate how correctly they are prescribed.