A third-line Helicobacter pylori eradication regimen is not established in Japan.
Esomeprazole is the latest proton pump inhibitor (PPI) approved in Japan, and has superior acid suppression.
The effect of third-line therapy with esomeprazole and sitafloxacin was examined.
Esomeprazole and sitafloxacin-based third-line therapy showed an eradication rate of 83%.
Adverse events were comparable to those of former PPI-based therapies.