Drug of choice for prevention of NSAID induced peptic ulcer disease is: (A) H2 receptor blockers, (B) Proton pump inhibitors, (C) Macrolide antibiotic, (D) Sucralfate
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Proton pump inhibitors * PPI are the DOC for peptic ulcer (gastric or duodenal), GERD, ZE syndrome, prevention of aspiratory pneumonia and NSAID induced gastric / duodenal ulcers. Note - PGE1 analogue (Misoprostol) is specific drug for prevention and treatment of NSAID induced ulcer, but DOC is PPL