A 50-year-old patient presents with longstanding epigastric pain that is worse at night and relieved by eating. He is found to be H. pylori positive. ...

Question

A 50-year-old patient presents with longstanding epigastric pain that is worse at night and relieved by eating. He is found to be H. pylori positive. What is the recommended first-line eradication therapy in the UK?

Accepted Answer

PPI plus clarithromycin plus metronidazole for 7 days

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PPI plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for 14 days

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PPI plus bismuth plus tetracycline plus metronidazole for 14 days

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PPI plus amoxicillin plus metronidazole for 5 days

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PPI plus ranitidine plus clarithromycin for 7 days

MCQ (SBA): H. pylori positive

A 50-year-old patient presents with longstanding epigastric pain that is worse at night and relieved by eating. He is found to be H. pylori positive. What is the recommended first-line eradication therapy in the UK?