Question

A 58-year-old with newly diagnosed H. pylori asks if clarithromycin triple therapy is acceptable empirically. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

Only if clarithromycin susceptibility is documented; otherwise use 14-day bismuth quadruple therapy

Answer

Yes, for 7 days empirically

Answer

Yes, for 10 days empirically

Answer

Replace clarithromycin with azithromycin empirically

Answer

Use dual therapy with PPI and amoxicillin

Practice question

A 58-year-old with newly diagnosed H. pylori asks if clarithromycin triple therapy is acceptable empirically. Best answer?