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H pylori penicillin allergy regimen — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyGastrointestinal TherapeuticsH pylori penicillin allergy regimenGPhC CRA

A patient with confirmed H pylori infection has a documented immediate penicillin allergy. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: A — PPI, clarithromycin and metronidazole

For penicillin allergy, an eradication regimen avoiding amoxicillin is required where suitable. This makes ppi, clarithromycin and metronidazole the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF