How is tx of duodenal ulcers?

Medical Discontinue NSAIDs, steroids, smoking. Proton pump inhibitors (Mainstay): 90% cure rate after 4 weeks. Eradication of H. pylori: Proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin/metronidazole × 14 days: ∼90% cure rate Bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline × 14 days: ∼85% cure rate. H2 blockers: 85–95% cure rate after 8 weeks.