The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2, August 2003

Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding due to NSAID Gastropathy that is Unresponsive to Ranitidine

Lusy Erawati (Unknown)
Sayid Ridho (Unknown)
Ginova Nainggolan (Unknown)
Ari Fahrial Syam (Unknown)
Chudahman Manan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jan 2003

Abstract

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are now commonly used in clinical practice. On the other hands, this drug could result severe complication such as bleeding and perforation. In such condition, proton pump inhibitor can be used to stop bleeding than H2 antagonists. We reported one cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to NSAID gastropathy that was unresponsive to Ranitidine. The treatment was suitable to proton pump inhibitor that could overcome upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jghe

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy is an academic journal which has been published since 2000 and owned by 3 Societies: The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology; Indonesian Association for the Study of the Liver; The Indonesian Society for Digestive ...