Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology
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Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi · Jun 2014
Case Reports[Two cases of dabigatran-induced esophageal ulcer indicating the usefulness of drug administration guidance].
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. ⋯ 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.