How long do you treat H. Pylori for?
10-14 days
What is the quadruple treatment?
“azole”, bismuth, tetracycline, metronidazole
What is the triple therapy?
azole, amoxicillin/metronidazole or clarithromycin
When are you supposed to omeprazole?
15-60 before breakfast, THEN eat
What are some AE’s of PPI?
increased fracture risk for those over 50
Increase incidence of infection
nausea, diarrhea, HA, constipation, low B12
aluminum hydroxide and calcium carbonate are what kinds of drugs?
antacids; use PRN; quick onset
What are the AE of antacids?
hypercalcemia, constipation
What is a side effect of metoclopramide?
twitching (Reglan)