Nifedipine GITS (gastrointestinal therapeutic system) bezoar.
In a patient with a gastroplasty, gastric outlet obstruction developed after the dosage of nifedipine GITS (gastrointestinal therapeutic system) was increased from 30 to 60 mg/d. The hard, insoluble shell for this extended-release tablet appears causative.
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Section of Hypertension, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-3150.
Carr
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Bottini
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Kaesemeyer
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D000328:Adult; D001630:Bezoars / Q000209:etiology*; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006801:Humans; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013270:Stomach; D013607:Tablets
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D013607:Tablets; D009543:Nifedipine