METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI-ASSOCIATED DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention relates to methods for treating pathological condition s associated with Helicobacter sp infections, specifically H. pylori infection . The present invention further relates to methods for treating pathologies characterized by excess gastric acid secretion. The methods of the present invention comprise oral administration of pentagastrin effective locally in the stomach in conjunction with a gastric proton pump inhibitor. It is disclosed herein for the first time that PG administered orally exerts a loc al effect in the stomach and may be used in combination with a PPI for treating pathological conditions characterized by excess gastric acid secretion and i n pathological conditions associated with Helicobacter sp infections.