A 42-year-old patient with epigastric pain is found to have Helicobacter pylori on biopsy. Which regimen is recommended for first-line eradication the...

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A 42-year-old patient with epigastric pain is found to have Helicobacter pylori on biopsy. Which regimen is recommended for first-line eradication therapy in the UK?

Accepted Answer

PPI + clarithromycin + amoxicillin for 7 days

Answer

PPI + metronidazole + amoxicillin for 7 days

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PPI + bismuth + tetracycline + metronidazole for 14 days

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PPI + clarithromycin + metronidazole for 14 days

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PPI + amoxicillin alone for 14 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Peptic Ulcer Disease

A 42-year-old patient with epigastric pain is found to have Helicobacter pylori on biopsy. Which regimen is recommended for first-line eradication therapy in the UK?