Which combination is a standard first-line regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. PPI, clarithromycin and amoxicillin
- Step 1: Triple therapy with a proton pump inhibitor and two antibiotics eradicates the organism and heals ulcers.
- Step 2: The course is usually given for one to two weeks.
Answer
PPI, clarithromycin and amoxicillin.
Why not the others: A single acid suppressant, analgesics and NSAIDs do not eradicate the infection.
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