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Pill Esophagitis

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Pill Esophagitis, Pill-Induced Esophagitis

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  • Pathophysiology
  1. Pill taken with minimal fluid lodges in mid-Esophagus, causing a local irritation or ulceration
  • Risk Factors
  1. Substances that increase Esophageal Reflux
    1. Alcohol
    2. Tobacco Abuse
  • Causes
  1. Ascorbic Acid
  2. Aspirin
  3. Bisphosphonates (e.g. Fosamax)
  4. Corticosteroids
  5. Doxycycline or Tetracycline
  6. Clindamycin
  7. Iron supplements (e.g. Ferrous Sulfate)
  8. NSAIDs
  9. Potassium supplements (e.g. Potassium chloride or KCL)
  10. Quinidine
  • Management
  1. Sucralfate
  2. Viscous Lidocaine
  • Course
  1. Pain resolves spontaneously in 2-7 days