Post ERCP Pancreatitis Prevention in Average Risk Patients

Diclophenac potassium and ceftazidime are commercially available drugs that are used in various clinical situations. They are safe and known for years. Diclophenac potassium and Ceftazidime have been used in some studies for the prophylaxis and treatment of pancreatitis and Post-ERCP Pancreatitis (PEP). Diclophenac potassium, together with indometacin is currently standard treatment for prevention of (PEP) while ceftazidime is possible alternative treatment for patients with contraindications for nonsteroidal medicines. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Ceftazidime for the prophylaxis of PEP.