A 68-year-old woman is taking Naproxen 500mg BD for osteoarthritis. She has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. She has no history of pepti...

Question

A 68-year-old woman is taking Naproxen 500mg BD for osteoarthritis. She has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. She has no history of peptic ulcer disease. According to NICE guidelines, what should be co-prescribed for gastroprotection?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole 20mg OD

Answer

Ranitidine 150mg BD

Answer

Misoprostol 200mcg QDS

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Antacid suspension PRN

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No gastroprotection required

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): NSAID Gastroprotection

A 68-year-old woman is taking Naproxen 500mg BD for osteoarthritis. She has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. She has no history of peptic ulcer disease. According to NICE guidelines, what should be co-prescribed for gastroprotection?