A 45-year-old man is found to have a duodenal ulcer on endoscopy. Biopsy is positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no drug allergies and takes no ot...

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A 45-year-old man is found to have a duodenal ulcer on endoscopy. Biopsy is positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no drug allergies and takes no other medications. What is the most appropriate first-line eradication regimen in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin for 7-14 days

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Proton pump inhibitor plus metronidazole alone

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Clarithromycin monotherapy for 7 days

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Amoxicillin and metronidazole without acid suppression

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No treatment is required if asymptomatic

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Helicobacter pylori duodenal ulcer

A 45-year-old man is found to have a duodenal ulcer on endoscopy. Biopsy is positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no drug allergies and takes no other medications. What is the most appropriate first-line eradication regimen in Australia?