[Two cases of dabigatran-induced esophageal ulcer indicating the usefulness of drug administration guidance]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2014 Jun;111(6):1096-104.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Here we report two cases of dabigatran-induced esophageal ulcer. Case 1 was a 67-year-old man who presented with heartburn that developed a month after dabigatran administration. Case 2 was an 81-year-old woman who presented with epigastralgia that developed within a few days of dabigatran administration. Endoscopic findings were similar in both cases, including shallow esophageal ulcers covered with a thin whitish membrane. The patients were advised to consume the drug with plenty of water during meals and to remain in a sitting position for 30 min after consumption. This method successfully decreased their symptoms and ulcers, indicating that drug administration guidance is extremely effective in managing dabigatran-induced esophageal injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antithrombins / administration & dosage*
  • Antithrombins / adverse effects*
  • Benzimidazoles / administration & dosage*
  • Benzimidazoles / adverse effects*
  • Dabigatran
  • Esophageal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ulcer / chemically induced*
  • beta-Alanine / administration & dosage
  • beta-Alanine / adverse effects
  • beta-Alanine / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Antithrombins
  • Benzimidazoles
  • beta-Alanine
  • Dabigatran