A 62-year-old with hematemesis from peptic ulcer has received endoscopic therapy. What is the appropriate high-dose PPI regimen?...

Question

A 62-year-old with hematemesis from peptic ulcer has received endoscopic therapy. What is the appropriate high-dose PPI regimen?

Accepted Answer

Pantoprazole 80 mg IV bolus then 8 mg/h infusion for 72 h

Answer

Pantoprazole 40 mg IV once daily

Answer

Famotidine continuous infusion

Answer

Oral omeprazole 20 mg daily

Answer

No PPI required after hemostasis

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