Chloroquine phosphate induced haematemesis.
Two cases who developed haematemesis, 30 and 36 hours after ingestion of 4 tablets (600 mg base) of chloroquine phosphate are described. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed erosions in the stomach and duodenum.
Bhasin
D K
DK
Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Chhina
R S
RS
D000328:Adult; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000506:poisoning*; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D002738:Chloroquine