Corrosive Effect of Nifedipine in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. Issue 1 (1999)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lavy, Alexandra
• Is Part Of: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Volume 6:Issue 1(1999)
• Page Start: 39
• Page End: 41
• Publication Date: 1999
• Subjects: Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Endoscopie; Endoscopy; Endoscopy -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.07545
• DOI: 10.1155/DTE.6.39
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1070-3608

Abstract

Abstract : Upper gastrointestinal tract mucosa is prone to injury. Drugs may disturb gastric mucosa protective mechanisms and cause damage. Injury by NSAIDs is a well described complication. Nifedipine, a widely used drug, was not described before as having a potential to damage gastrointestinal mucosa. We describe here, two patients, who developed esophageal and gastric mucosal damage, probably related to Nifedipine ingestion.