A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that is worse at night and improves with food. He tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to...

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A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that is worse at night and improves with food. He tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line eradication regimen?

Accepted Answer

PPI + clarithromycin + amoxicillin for 7 days

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High-dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) alone

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PPI + clarithromycin + metronidazole for 14 days

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Ranitidine + bismuth + tetracycline for 14 days

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PPI + rifabutin + amoxicillin for 7 days

NICE Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults guideline (CG184) MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylor

A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that is worse at night and improves with food. He tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line eradication regimen?