bismuth salt

Indications: - dyspepsia, peptic ulcer - adjunct treatment of Helicobacter pylori - diarrhea, Traveler's diarrhea Adverse effects: - see bismuth subsalicylate Laboratory: -> serum or blood bismuth levels (if toxicity suspected) Test interactions: - interferes with radio-contrast studies of the GI tract Mechanism of action: - bismuth has antimicrobial effects

Specific

bismuth citrate bismuth potassium citrate bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, BSS, Kaopectate)

Properties

MISC-INFO: elimination route KIDNEY pregnancy-category D safety in lactation ?