A 45-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves on eating, and he tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, ...

Question

A 45-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves on eating, and he tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line eradication regimen in an adult with no penicillin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin for 7 days

Answer

PPI plus metronidazole plus clarithromycin for 14 days

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H2 receptor antagonist plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin for 7 days

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PPI plus bismuth chelate plus clarithromycin for 7 days

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Antacid alone for symptomatic relief

MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology

A 45-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves on eating, and he tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line eradication regimen in an adult with no penicillin allergy?