Question

A 45-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of heartburn and acid regurgitation, worsened at night. According to NICE, what is the first-line pharmacological therapy for GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease)?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole)

Answer

H2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine)

Answer

Prokinetic agent (metoclopramide)

Answer

Antacid/alginate only

Answer

Surgical fundoplication

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with recurrent episodes of heartburn and acid regurgitation, worsened at night. According to NICE, what is the first-line pharmacological therapy for GORD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease)?