Which medicines cause reflux and oesophageal irritation

Do you know when you should refer patients showing signs of medication-induced oesophagitis?

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is the reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus, causing symptoms severe enough to affect quality of life. Symptoms commonly experienced with GORD include an unpleasant, burning feeling behind the breastbone (heartburn), regurgitation and a sour/bitter taste in the throat.

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