A 46-year-old man with dyspepsia is found on endoscopy to have a duodenal ulcer. Biopsies are positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no drug allergi...

Question

A 46-year-old man with dyspepsia is found on endoscopy to have a duodenal ulcer. Biopsies are positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no drug allergies. According to Australian H. pylori management recommendations, which eradication regimen is most appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 7-14 days

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Omeprazole and amoxicillin for 14 days

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Omeprazole and metronidazole for 7 days

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Ranitidine, amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 14 days

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Clarithromycin and metronidazole for 5 days

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori duodenal ulcer

A 46-year-old man with dyspepsia is found on endoscopy to have a duodenal ulcer. Biopsies are positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no drug allergies. According to Australian H. pylori management recommendations, which eradication regimen is most appropriate first-line?