Question

A 66-year-old with upper GI bleed is found to have H. pylori-positive ulcer. After eradication therapy and confirmation of cure, what maintenance anti-secretory therapy is needed long-term?

Accepted Answer

None if ulcer healed and H. pylori eradicated

Answer

Daily PPI indefinitely for all

Answer

H2 blocker for life

Answer

On-demand antacids only for life

Answer

Misoprostol daily

Practice question

A 66-year-old with upper GI bleed is found to have H. pylori-positive ulcer. After eradication therapy and confirmation of cure, what maintenance anti-secretory therapy is needed long-term?