DA60.62

Drug-induced gastric ulcer

Úlcera gástrica induzida por drogas

Category

Definition

Medications such as NSAIDs can cause gastric ulcer. Other drugs that may increase the risk of ulceration include potassium chloride, concomitant use of steroids with NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, and mycophenolate mofetil.

Exclusions

  • Helicobacter pylori associated and drug-induced gastric ulcer

Inclusions

  • Toxic gastric ulcer

Index Terms

Drug-induced gastric ulcermedicament-induced gastric ulcerToxic gastric ulcerUlcer of the stomach due to NSAID - [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug]