Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Use as Cause Of Giant Ulcer In Gastric Antrum

I Gede Vendi Cahyadi Riandika

Abstract: Female, 61 years old, Balinese, came with chief complaint of hematemesis and melena. History of taking NSAIDs for a couple of years. Her esophagogastroduodenoscopy show giant ulcer with white base on gastric antrum. She treated with esomeprazole, antacids and sucralfate for 6 days in ward. The patient show good response and continue medication outpatient.

Keywords: NSAIDs, Giant Ulcer