Drug-induced esophagitis

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1981 Jun;3(2):115-20. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198106000-00003.

Abstract

We report two patients with quinidine-induced esophagitis along with a review which reveals drug-induced esophagitis to be uncommon. Certain drugs implicated time and again include tetracycline, doxycycline KCl, quinidine, clindamycin, and a British drug, emepronium. Other drugs are mentioned in isolated case reports. Most patients have a benign course, responding well to antacids and discontinuation of the responsible medication, with the exception of KCl-induced injury, which may be fatal. Taking medication with a drink of water and avoiding medications just before retiring may help prevent drug-induced esophagitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Clindamycin / adverse effects
  • Doxycycline / adverse effects
  • Emepronium / adverse effects
  • Esophagitis / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Potassium Chloride / adverse effects
  • Quinidine / adverse effects
  • Tetracyclines / adverse effects

Substances

  • Tetracyclines
  • Emepronium
  • Clindamycin
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Quinidine
  • Doxycycline