A 48-year-old man is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection on gastroscopy and biopsy. He has no drug allergies. Acc...

Question

A 48-year-old man is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection on gastroscopy and biopsy. He has no drug allergies. According to current Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate first-line eradication regimen?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 7-14 days

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Proton pump inhibitor plus amoxicillin for 7 days

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Proton pump inhibitor and metronidazole for 14 days

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Proton pump inhibitor, bismuth and tetracycline for 7 days

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Proton pump inhibitor alone for 8 weeks

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori peptic ulcer disease

A 48-year-old man is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease due to Helicobacter pylori infection on gastroscopy and biopsy. He has no drug allergies. According to current Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate first-line eradication regimen?