A 27-year-old woman with IBS reports abdominal pain relieved by defecation and bloating. No red flags are present. What is the most appropriate initia...

Question

A 27-year-old woman with IBS reports abdominal pain relieved by defecation and bloating. No red flags are present. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological therapy?

Accepted Answer

Mebeverine as required

Answer

Loperamide regularly

Answer

Amitriptyline 50 mg nightly

Answer

Co-dydramol

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Irritable bowel syndrome

A 27-year-old woman with IBS reports abdominal pain relieved by defecation and bloating. No red flags are present. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological therapy?