Which Drug Causes Gastric Bezoar? A Guide to Pharmacobezoars
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While relatively rare, with an estimated prevalence of about 0.4%, some individuals may develop a pharmacobezoar—a tightly packed mass of ingested medications. The question of which drug causes gastric bezoar most notably points to sucralfate, though several other formulations, including extended-release products, are also implicated, especially in high-risk patients with impaired gastrointestinal motility.
