Question

A 70-year-old patient with osteoarthritis is using an NSAID regularly. He also takes aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Which gastroprotective agent is recommended to reduce the risk of NSAID-induced peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole

Answer

Ranitidine

Answer

Misoprostol

Answer

Aluminium hydroxide antacid

Answer

No prophylaxis needed

Practice question

A 70-year-old patient with osteoarthritis is using an NSAID regularly. He also takes aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Which gastroprotective agent is recommended to reduce the risk of NSAID-induced peptic ulcer?